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DDA Alerts Architects, Engineers & Owners Against Misleading Plans

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has issued a warning to architects, supervisors, structural engineers, and property owners about the consequences of submitting false information during building plan approvals. This action follows several building collapses in the city. According to the Unified Building Bye-Laws (UBBL) of 2016, providing false information, misrepresenting building plans, hiding material facts, or supplying incorrect certificates can lead to serious penalties. These may include blacklisting, debarment, and other appropriate actions under relevant laws. DDA officials noted that many residential areas are managed by the authority, where plots are being auctioned and apartments constructed. Owners must…

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DDA Sells 142 Properties, Generates ₹1,300 Crore Revenue

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) successfully auctioned 142 properties, generating Rs 1,321 crore in revenue, as reported by officials on Wednesday. The mega e-auction attracted bids from investors, institutions, and businesses, resulting in robust value realization through competitive bidding. “The e-auction totaled a highest bid of Rs 1,321.21 crores, significantly exceeding the reserve price of Rs 480.38 crores—nearly three times the reserve value—which corresponds to an approximate 175% premium,” the statement said. Since taking office, Lieutenant Governor G Taranjit Singh Sandhu has focused on transforming the capital into a global city characterized by sustainable investment, superior housing, and…

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DDA Extends Booking Deadline for Towering Heights Scheme

NEW DELHI: On Thursday, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) announced an extension of the booking period for its ‘DDA Towering Heights’ high-rise housing scheme in Karkardooma, East Delhi, as per an official order. The initial booking deadline was set for the end of March and was previously extended to the end of May. “Continuing from this, the booking period for flats under the scheme has now been extended to June 30. This provides a further opportunity for individual buyers and government agencies for bulk purchases of the available flats,” the order stated. Managed by NBCC, DDA’s Towering Heights is a…

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DDMA Issues Eviction Notices to Yamuna Bazar Residents

File Photo NEW DELHI: The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has initiated eviction notices for residents of Yamuna Bazar in the Kashmere Gate area, officials announced on Thursday. Residents have been given a 15-day period to vacate the premises voluntarily and remove their belongings. If they fail to comply, a demolition drive will take place to eliminate the “encroachment,” as stated in the notice. “An illegal encroachment consisting of approximately 310 residential units at Yamuna Bazar, located along the banks of the Yamuna River in the O-Zone, is present,” the DDMA notice, dated May 5, detailed. “This area is subjected…

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SC directs DDA to refund ₹165 crore plus 18 years’ interest

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) continues to struggle with its operations, facing repeated reprimands from the courts over the years. The most recent case involved a Supreme Court directive for the DDA to reimburse Rs 165 crore, along with interest (7.5% per annum for 18 years), potentially amounting to Rs 400 crore. This follows a 2007 auction in which a commercial plot in Jasola, southeast Delhi, was sold to a company. In 2017, the Supreme Court ruled that the land was improperly acquired by the DDA and granted the authority six months to rectify the acquisition. Reliance Eminent…

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DDA Extends Payment Deadline for Towering Heights to June 30

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has extended the payment deadline for flats at Towering Heights under both the 2025 e-auction and the 2026 first-come-first-served (FCFS) housing schemes to June 30. This decision, approved by the DDA vice-chairman, reflects the time needed to secure necessary statutory approvals. “The competent authority has approved an extension in the payment schedule outlined in the demand-cum-allotment letters… as securing approvals may take 30 to 45 days following the project’s physical completion,” an official stated. Representations from allottees requesting more time were also considered. The project is expected to miss its originally scheduled completion…

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Delhi Development Body Lists 142 Major Plots for Sale

Sure, here’s a revised version of your content: Representative Image NEW DELHI: In an effort to increase revenue from its land disposal segment, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is offering over 140 sites and plots for various uses, including residential, industrial, institutional, and commercial purposes, as well as kiosks and food courts like a cafe at Baansera. These properties are available through an e-auction aimed at monetizing vacant land and enhancing annual earnings. The 22 mega e-auction scheme opened registrations on April 22 for plots located in prime areas. The submission of earnest money deposits (EMD) for these plots will…

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Regularisation of Delhi’s unauthorised colonies starts April 24

NEW DELHI: Residents of over 1,500 unauthorized colonies in the city can now apply online for property registration via the MCD’s SWAGAM portal, starting Friday, officials reported. Earlier this month, the Centre introduced a new policy for regularizing unauthorized colonies in Delhi on an “as is where is” basis. According to the guidelines, applicants must log into the SWAGAM portal of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) for registration in the identified 1,521 unauthorized colonies. The regularization will include property owners possessing conveyance deeds (properties on government land) or authorization slips (for properties on private land) previously issued by the…

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Delhi: DDA to Finish O Zone Drone Survey in 2 Months

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has notified the National Green Tribunal that it will finish a drone survey of the Yamuna floodplain, known as the O zone, within approximately two months. This survey encompasses an area of 165 sq km, including buffer zones. The O zone refers to the floodplain along a 22-km section of the Yamuna within the city. Following demolition operations on April 16 and 17 in Madanpur Khadar and Jhangola villages, as well as the Revenue Estate-Indraprastha, the DDA has reclaimed 7 acres in the area. The tribunal took note of a 2024 TOI report…

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DDA Launches Demolition Drive in Sainik Farm, South Delhi

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) conducted a demolition operation on Thursday in the upscale Sainik Farm area of South Delhi, as reported by officials. According to the Resident Welfare Association, the operation targeted two residential plots along Western Avenue. “This action is completely illegal. They arrived at around 5 AM and proceeded with the demolition despite our existing court stay order. This is private land, and the DDA lacks clear boundaries for the Khasra number of the plot,” asserted Hardeep Singh Bhalla, president of the Western Avenue Residents’ Welfare Association (WARWA). Bhalla pointed out that…