Chapter 63 Disputes over Small Property Rights Housing (3)

A staff member from the Municipal Party Committee Office smiled and said, "Reporter Jiang, we've actually been aware of the issues you're talking about with Jiangnan Garden. Locals claim it's a community with limited property rights, but in our opinion, it's actually illegal construction. This community doesn't have a property ownership certificate, doesn't have any formalities, and naturally lacks the necessary supporting facilities."

Jiang Ningyue nodded. "The residents told me about this issue at the time. I'd like to ask, isn't the real estate developer responsible for this?"

"Be responsible."

A municipal Party committee staff member laughed and said, "That company has gone bankrupt. The person responsible was sentenced years ago for crimes such as occupying state-owned land, tax evasion, and involvement in organized crime. He is still in prison."

Jiang Ningyue nodded after hearing this, "So we're just going to leave this neighborhood alone?"

A city government employee said, "Reporter Jiang, these residents knew they were illegally built and had limited property rights when they bought their homes. But they still bought them. They're essentially blackmailing the government, hoping it'll clean up their mess. Even if this limited property was near the city, we could still provide it with gas, water, and electricity. But it's in a deserted tourist area, with no gas pipes for kilometers. How are we supposed to get it to them?"

A municipal Party committee staff member added, "Actually, three years ago, our Canglan Municipal Party Committee Secretary, now Deputy Provincial Governor Cheng Guowei, wanted to resolve this issue. He called in the gas and water supply companies, hoping they would come up with a plan for laying gas and water pipes. However, the gas and water supply companies were unwilling to do so. The reason was simple: their pipelines were too far from Jiangnanyuan Community, and laying them there would be very expensive. Furthermore, they might have needed to build a transfer station or something, but I'm not entirely sure about the details."

"In the end, thanks to Governor Guowei's efforts, a plan was agreed upon. The municipal government would contribute one-third, gas and water would contribute one-third, and residents would collectively contribute one-third. In other words, every household in Jiangnan Garden would have to contribute 30,000 yuan."

When it comes to money, the staff of the Municipal Party Committee glanced at the staff of the Housing and Urban-Rural Development Commission, who nodded and said, "Yes, 30,000 yuan per family."

"Then what?" Jiang Ningyue asked.

"Then..." the municipal party committee staff member smiled, "Then the residents disagreed. At the time, according to a public opinion survey, less than one-fifth of residents signed, agreeing to pay the money. With such low resident approval, the matter was left unresolved."

"I see." Jiang Ningyue nodded and continued, "Do you have any plans now?"

“There is no plan.”

The staff member laughed and said, "Secretary Guowei has been promoted to vice governor, and the new secretary has decided to stop caring about this matter. In other words, even if the current residents agree to pay the 30,000 yuan, the municipal government will not intervene."

"That's understandable, that's understandable."

Jiang Ningyue nodded. She could only sigh silently, "What does the provincial government mean by these small-property houses now?"

"Currently, these small-property houses are not protected by law and cannot be bought, sold, or inherited."

The municipal party committee staff member continued, "But I've heard from others that some people are saying that these small-property houses should be completely banned. In other words, they will never be able to reissue property certificates."

"Then there is no other way?" Jiang Ningyue sighed.

"The gas pipeline problem isn't unsolvable. I heard a developer wants to build a sea view residential complex in a nearby tourist area. When that happens, we can find a way to get gas pipelines, water, and electricity through there."

The municipal party committee staff member smiled and said, "However, the land is not expected to be auctioned until next year, so it will take several years to develop and construct it."

"As for the real estate certificate and other related procedures."

The staff member took a sip from his teacup and said, "Jiangnan Garden Community is unlikely to compensate them. This is the current attitude of our provincial government towards small property rights."

Jiang Ningyue nodded. As long as the gas pipeline was connected, it would be fine. "Who would like to be interviewed?"

The person from the Municipal Party Committee Office smiled and said, "Reporter Jiang, we've told you all this because we hope you won't report this."

"Not reporting?" Jiang Ningyue was a little resistant. The news she had been shooting had not been put out yet.

"Yes." The municipal party committee staff member smiled and said, "If you are in trouble, I can communicate with the Provincial Party Committee Propaganda Department."

"Okay." Jiang Ningyue nodded, "Then you can communicate now."

"Hold on."

The municipal party committee staff member walked out of the meeting room, and soon he came back, "Reporter Jiang, I have reported this matter to Governor Guo Wei. Please wait a moment."

A few minutes later, Jiang Ningyue's phone rang. "Hello?"

"Hello, Xiaoyue, I'm Zhou Fenglan."

"Oh, Mr. Zhou."

This time it was Jiang Ningyue's turn to go out.

Editor-in-Chief Zhou said on the phone: "Are you in Canglan City now?"

"Yes, Mr. Zhou."

"Well, Governor Guowei just called me. He hopes we won't report this. I've thought about it and believe that reporting this will indeed have some negative impact. So, we won't broadcast this. I'll talk to Director Chen later, and your performance points will still be counted towards your performance."

"I understand. Thank you, Mr. Zhou."

After hanging up the phone, Jiang Ningyue felt somewhat helpless. Someone up there was really powerful. He would always call the Vice Governor to settle things. He was really powerful.

Returning to the conference room, Jiang Ningyue smiled and said, "Okay, our leader just called me. Let's leave it at that for now. If there's any follow-up, or if you can film some positive news, you can contact me."

"Reporter Jiang, please don't leave in a hurry. Let's have dinner together tonight."

"No need for eating."

“If we don’t go out to eat, we’ll just eat in our city government cafeteria.”

"Forget it."

"Let's go." Li Ran was very enthusiastic. "The food in our cafeteria is still very good."

Following Li Ran and the others, they arrived at a small room next to the city hall cafeteria. There was actually a private room inside. After they sat down, Li Ran said with a smile, "Reporter Jiang, you can order whatever you want."

"Anything is fine." Jiang Ningyue smiled and waved her hand.

"Okay, then let them serve some of their specialties."

Soon, plates of exquisite dishes were served. Cameraman Ji Peng smiled and took out his phone to take a photo, "Wow, what a feast!"

Jiang Ningyue patted him helplessly, "Put your phone away!"

"Hahaha."

Li Ran smiled and nodded, "Cameraman, let's just eat and forget about taking pictures."

"Oh." Seeing so many people speaking, Ji Peng quickly put away his phone.

As they ate and chatted, Li Ran looked at Jiang Ningyue and said, "Speaking of which, Reporter Jiang, our Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government would like to invite you for a special interview."

"Invite me?" Jiang Ningyue looked at Li Ran doubtfully. "What exactly is it?"

"As you know, Canglan City is a tourist city. When Governor Guo Wei was in office, he developed the Canglan Tourist Resort. The resort is now basically complete and will officially open in June of next year. Our Municipal Party Committee and Government sincerely invite you to come to our resort for a live broadcast and experience the various entertainment facilities in person."

Jiang Ningyue understood that he was attracted by her popularity.

"Okay, I'll make a note of this. Let's get in touch next year."