This 'Premium Quality' Room In Delhi’s Rajendra Nagar Looks Straight Out Of A Horror Film

There is little doubt that rent in Delhi is skyrocketing every year, especially in areas like Mukherjee Nagar and Rajendra Nagar where there is an influx of students preparing for civil service exams. Recently an X user shared a photo of a “premium quality” room in Old Rajendra Nagar and urged people to help him get a better room. This room in question was dingy and windowless. It had a small bed and table that took up all the space. Incidentally, such a small room was priced at Rs 10,000 per month. It was located in the basement and the renter had to share the common washroom with six people.

This post soon went viral with over six lakh views. In the comments, many people suggested to the young man, who is new to Delhi, other places where one can get a better deal for less or the same price.

A user observed in the comments, “That thing jutting from the false ceiling has mould on it. The side leading to that false ceiling has mould and what looks like an electrical wire or perhaps a beam. Mould shows decay and will only get worse. That entire house must already have an existing infestation/mould.”

Another person reasoned, “Rajendra is in close vicinity of major coachings. They’ll keep the price high, you can look outside Rajendra Nagar, and you’ll find very cheap and cozy rooms.”

Someone suggested, “Take the metro from Rajendra Nagar to Jhandewalan. At Jhandewalan, ask for paidal raasta to Jhandewalan temple. Go 100 meters towards the temple & you will find a dwelling on the left. Enquire there for rent. Peaceful area, 2nd station from Rajendra Nagar. Ideal for 2 or more.”

A user took a more sarcastic approach to the matter and said, “Are you kidding? This is a premium quality, two fans and two probably dead people watching over you (unlimited security) and everythings under your arm has a wide reach.”

The provisions around rent in Delhi are listed under the Delhi Rent Control Act of 1958. However, rarely do any landlords follow such rules. According to the Act, landlords are permitted to raise rents only by a maximum of 10 per cent every three years from the commencement of the lease agreement. However, the rent prices are increased arbitrarily. Additionally, the tenants rarely get any renovations done in time if the property is damaged or dysfunctional.