This came after Bandar Raya Development Bhd (BRDB) denied it was undertaking any such project on a plot of land along Jalan Gallagher here.

A spokesman for BRDB confirmed that the land, measuring about five hectares (12 acres) next to Seri Duta 1 belongs to the company, but he said it was uncertain as to the type of development they would be undertaking there.

"We have various ideas and plans to develop the plot next to Seri Duta 1 in the next couple of years. But we are unsure if it is going to be for a condominium," he told The Malay Mail.

He said this in response to the claim by residents that the developer of the project in question, has begun registering buyers for the 209 condominium units since late last year although it had no Development Order (DO) from the local authority.

Only with a DO can a developer undertake such a project. The condominium project was expected to be built within the next three years.

The residents claimed that the developer had even confirmed in some Press reports that the project will be launched in November this year.

And the price was RM550 per square feet and each unit of the condominium would have a built-up area of 2,500 square feet.

The residents have questioned BRDB's move, arguing that it had breached the law. However, the spokesman dismissed the claim, saying they have neither submitted any applications to the authorities for a DO nor drawn floor plans for the project.

"It is absolute rubbish that we have done so. No, we do not even have a DO or any approval for it," he said, stressing that the land is meant for development for the future council.