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Delhi HC asks DDA to restore trust with Signature View residents

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court highlighted a significant “trust deficit” between the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and the residents of Signature View Apartments. The court urged the civic agency to take steps to “establish trust” with the residents. The Chief Justice DK Upadhyay and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela addressed the ongoing stalemate where residents have refused to vacate the towers deemed dangerous. They emphasized the need for both parties to seek a resolution and “move ahead” with the completion of the project. The bench stated, “There is a lot of trust deficit. The residents’ concerns are valid. Trust needs…

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Rent Compensation for Residents to Be Finalized by Month-End

NEW DELHI: The Resident Welfare Association (RWA) of Signature View Apartments in Mukherjee Nagar announced on Thursday that the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has guaranteed that rent compensation for all residents will be disbursed by the end of this month. The DDA issued an e-tender in March to demolish the Signature View Apartments, which consists of a 336-flat complex declared structurally unsafe. Developed in the mid-2000s under a DDA housing scheme, the apartments have suffered significant structural deterioration, including serious cracks in walls and ceilings, raising safety alarms. Amrendra Singh Rakesh, president of the RWA, informed PTI that residents have…

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Delhi MCD Requests Police Help to Evacuate Signature View Apartments

NEW DELHI: Following recent directives from the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and the Delhi High Court, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has reached out to Delhi Police to assist in evacuating 336 flats at Signature View Apartments, requesting urgent action. However, a senior police official indicated that no notification had been received so far. After an assessment by IIT Delhi in 2022, the MCD had declared the apartment complex unsafe in 2023. In December 2024, the High Court confirmed the buildings were uninhabitable, mandating their demolition and reconstruction, and ordered immediate evacuation. DDA recently announced that July 31 is…

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Delhi Master Plan 2041 Might Go Back to the Drawing Board

NEW DELHI: Is the draft Master Plan for Delhi 2041 going back for revisions? Over two years after the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) submitted the draft for notification and implementation—only for it to be sidelined—the discussion around Master Plan 2041 has reignited. On Monday, the Delhi government convened a private meeting to evaluate various elements of this critical document that outlines the future of urban development and infrastructure in the capital. Sources indicate that DDA presented a comprehensive overview of the draft to Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, her cabinet, and senior officials of the Delhi government. Further discussions are anticipated…

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Delhi CM convenes meeting to review Master Plan 2041

File Photo NEW DELHI: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has called a high-level meeting on Monday to assess the provisions of the long-awaited Master Plan for Delhi (MPD) 2041, according to officials. The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) submitted the draft plan to the Centre in April 2023, but it has yet to receive approval from the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Sources indicate that the DDA vice-chairman will present a comprehensive overview of the draft to the chief minister and other senior officials, including heads of departments related to industries, environment, and revenue. The meeting aims to concentrate…

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Delhi body sets July deadline to vacate Signature View Apartments

Representative image created by AI NEW DELHI: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has set a deadline for occupants of Signature View Apartments to vacate their homes by the end of this month to expedite redevelopment work at the site. This decision was made in a meeting on Friday. An official stated, “Given the structural assessment by IIT that deemed the building unsafe and the court’s order for its demolition, we prioritized the quick evacuation of the complex. Senior officials from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) were also involved in these discussions. MCD may issue evacuation notices to tenants as…

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Delhi to Launch New Premium Housing Scheme Soon

Representative image created by AI NEW DELHI: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is set to unveil a premium housing scheme in 2025, featuring 177 residential flats across high, middle, and lower-income groups, as well as garages throughout the city. The flats will be available via e-auction in locations such as Vasant Kunj, Dwarka, Rohini, Pitampura, and Jasola, among others. “During a meeting chaired by Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, the DDA approved the Premium Housing Scheme for 2025,” a DDA official stated. The e-auction will also include 67 car or scooter garages. The authority made two significant decisions: first, it has…

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DDA Approves Reforms to Boost Delhi’s Commercial Real Estate

Representative image created by AI NEW DELHI: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has enacted significant reforms aimed at revitalizing Delhi’s commercial real estate sector, making the city more appealing for investment and large-scale development. This announcement was made on Friday. During a DDA meeting led by Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena, the agency announced a drastic reduction in amalgamation charges for commercial properties, slashing them from the existing 10% of the circle rate to just 1%. “High amalgamation costs have long been a major hurdle for developers in Delhi. This decision is anticipated to spark a fresh wave of commercial…

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DDA to Auction Residential Plots in South Delhi

Representative Image NEW DELHI: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has formulated a plan to auction residential plots in prime areas. Shifting focus from flatted development, the DDA has initiated steps to engage a specialized firm for demarcating 118 plots in D6 Vasant Kunj, located in south Delhi. The DDA has issued a tender notice to select an experienced agency to carry out the demarcation, as well as to develop necessary infrastructure like roads, stormwater drains, and pipelines for water supply and sewerage. An official stated, “The goal is to prepare the site for e-auction.” Additionally, the authority has identified areas…