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DDA to Manage Daily Upkeep of Flats from April

NEW DELHI: In a strategic initiative to enhance flat sales, including those built before 2021, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) will now oversee the daily maintenance of these housing complexes. The DDA will levy quarterly fees from flat owners to provide essential services such as security, maintenance of communal areas, cleaning of rooftop and water tanks, upkeep of basements, and management of electrical installations and elevators. The services will extend to minor repairs of shared spaces—like staircases, lift lobbies, and corridors—as well as maintaining water supply lines for horticulture. The DDA will continue its maintenance operations until occupancy in a…

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DDA Grants ₹775 Crore Quarters Redevelopment to NBCC

Dilapidated DDA quarters beside a modern high-rise reflect Delhi’s urban transformation in the afternoon sun. NEW DELHI: State-run NBCC (India) has been awarded redevelopment contracts totaling approximately ₹775.27 crore from the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) for a complete overhaul of staff housing colonies in the capital. According to a regulatory filing, the contracts include the redevelopment of DDA staff quarters at Old Rajinder Nagar (ORN) worth about ₹437.79 crore and at Safdarjung Development Area (SDA) valued at ₹337.48 crore. The total project value, excluding GST, is ₹775.27 crore. The projects have been awarded under a project management consultancy (PMC) model…

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DDA Approves Land Use Change in NW Delhi Pooling Area

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has approved the land use change for a 40.2-hectare land pooling area in Sector-8B of Planning Zone P-II, marking the first sector eligible for development under Delhi’s Land Pooling Policy, enacted in 2018. Sector-8B encompasses land from the villages of Garhi Khusro, Mukhmelpur, and Ibrahimpur in north-west Delhi. The DDA initially approved the proposal on November 5, 2025, and subsequently issued a public notice for objections and suggestions. Following the completion of the statutory process, the proposal has been cleared and will now be sent to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs…

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DDA Ends Parking Fees in Housing Scheme Flat Prices

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has announced the elimination of parking charges, including those for covered parking, from the total cost of flats in its current housing schemes, providing relief to homebuyers. This change is anticipated to reduce flat prices by ₹5 lakh to ₹12 lakh. Homebuyers will notice immediate price drops for the MIG and HIG flats across four schemes: DDA Karmayogi Awas Yojana 2025 (First-Come First-Serve), DDA Towering Heights Karkardooma Housing Scheme 2025 (E-Auction), DDA Nagrik Awas Yojana 2026 (First-Come First-Serve), and DDA Towering Heights Karkardooma Housing Scheme 2026 (First-Come First-Serve). According to the new directive,…

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DDA Issues Notice to Reclaim 123 Disputed Land Plots in South Delhi

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has announced its intention to re-acquire 123 land parcels in various south Delhi villages, following recent Supreme Court directives related to multiple land acquisition cases. Officials indicated that this measure aims to prevent buyers from inadvertently purchasing land that is currently under legal dispute. The public notice, issued by the DDA’s land management department, specifies that this re-acquisition process adheres to Section 24(2) of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. According to the notice, “The Supreme Court has issued judgments in…

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NGT Alerts MCD Over ‘Unauthorized’ Yamuna Floodplain Construction

NEW DELHI: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has requested responses from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), Delhi Development Authority (DDA), and others regarding a petition that claims unauthorized construction on the floodplain of the Yamuna River. The tribunal was addressing a letter petition from a Wazirabad village resident, who alleges that a multi-storeyed building is being constructed in the Majnu ka Tila area on the floodplain. A bench led by NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava and expert member A Senthil Vel stated in an order dated February 5 that the petition raises “significant issues” concerning adherence to environmental regulations.…

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Delhi REAT Urges RERA to Resolve Builder Registrations in 30 Days

NEW DELHI: Delays in processing registration applications from builders and promoters have raised corruption concerns. Delhi’s real estate tribunal has instructed the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) to make decisions—either approve or deny—within 30 days of receiving applications. “The clear directive is that the Real Estate Regulatory Authority must address applications within 30 days of receipt, making decisions based on the merits. Protracted delays violate statutory timelines and can lead to accusations of corruption and malpractice, which can be mitigated by adhering to the law,” remarked the Real Estate Appellate Tribunal last week. The tribunal reviewed an appeal from the…

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Delhi: Signature View Apartments Demolition Delayed for Proof

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Development Authority’s initiative to demolish and reconstruct Signature View Apartments has been temporarily halted despite approvals from the Supreme Court and Delhi High Court. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is investigating allegations of irregularities and corruption concerning the construction of these towers and has requested the Authority to suspend the demolition until it gathers necessary evidence from the site. Facing tight deadlines while simultaneously paying rent to former tenants, the Authority informed the High Court on Friday about the CBI’s directive and requested judicial intervention. Senior advocate Sanjay Jain, representing the land-owning organization, noted that…

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Delhi: DDA Unveils Phase Two of ‘Towering Heights’ Project

NEW DELHI: On Saturday, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) launched the second phase of its housing initiative, ‘DDA Towering Heights,’ located in Karkardooma. Supervised by NBCC, this premium residential project features a 48-storey tower, reaching a height of 155 metres, making it the tallest residential building in Delhi. “The scheme includes 741 flats available for retail buyers on a First Come First Serve basis, along with 107 flats designated for bulk allocation to government bodies,” a DDA statement indicated. DDA officials announced that the registration for flats will commence on January 8 and conclude in March of this year. “A…

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Delhi’s Baansera Cafe Among 150 Plots Up for E-Auction

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) plans to auction over 150 sites and plots at the end of next month, as part of its efforts to enhance revenue by monetizing vacant lands and assets. The available properties will include residential, industrial, institutional, and group housing projects, as well as commercial spaces, kiosks, and food courts, featuring a café at Baansera. The significant e-auction scheme, introduced on the DDA’s foundation day, will begin registrations on December 30 for plots situated in prime locations. Officials indicate that these sites are categorized under 11 groups and comprise both reclaimed and newly identified…