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Concerns Over SC’s 100-Metre Mining Definition for Aravali Watchers

NEW DELHI | GURUGRAM: The Supreme Court’s endorsement of the Union Environment Ministry’s definition of the Aravalis as hills rising at least 100 metres in elevation has raised alarm among environmentalists. They fear it may influence broader applications beyond mining. The ongoing drafting of the NCR master plan – Regional Plan 2041 – is crucial, as the classification of the Aravalis will play a pivotal role in safeguarding natural conservation zones (NCZ). Recently, the Haryana government proposed a definition for the Aravalis that incorporates minimum age and height criteria set by the mining department. This definition only acknowledges hills with…

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Delhi HC forms panel to accelerate industrial redevelopment and reduce Yamuna pollution.

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has formed a three-member committee to expedite redevelopment initiatives for industrial regions and ensure effective treatment of wastewater flowing into the Yamuna River. This action follows the court’s concerns about the ongoing pollution issues, particularly the delays by agencies responsible for managing industrial waste. The committee will include delegates from key organizations, namely the Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC), Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC), and Delhi Jal Board (DJB). During the hearings, the court criticized the government’s inaction and warned of potential adverse rulings against responsible agencies. Last month, senior officials…

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Centre announces updates to DDA’s transit-oriented policy

NEW DELHI: The Central government has announced changes to the Delhi Development Authority’s (DDA) Transit Oriented Development (TOD) policy, as indicated in a gazette notification released on Saturday. The “TOD Zone” designates a 500-metre wide area on both sides of the approved Metro Corridors Routes and surrounding regional and interstate mass transit stations, including the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS). A public notice from the DDA stated, “The Delhi Development Authority has proposed modifications in ‘Chapter – 20 on Transit Oriented Development (TOD) in the Master Plan for Delhi – 2021’ under Section 11-A of the DD Act.” The proposed…

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Delhi to renovate 2,416 flats for the underprivileged

NEW DELHI: The Delhi government announced on Friday the approval for repair and renovation of 2,416 ready flats in Sawda Ghevra, instructing officials to expedite their allocation. During the 34th board meeting of the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB), Chief Minister Rekha Gupta mandated that all renovation work is to be completed by January 15. “No budgetary constraints will be imposed on welfare schemes,” the CM emphasized. The board also approved renovation initiatives for flats at various locations, including Sultanpuri, Dwarka, and Bhalswa. This is part of the government’s initiative to repair about 50,000 unused EWS flats built over…

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ED Seizes ₹50 Lakh Cash Over IBC Misuse in Land Sale Case

NEW DELHI: On Friday, the Enforcement Directorate revealed an incident involving the misuse of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) in the land sale of an insolvent real estate firm. During recent raids, Rs 50 lakh in cash was confiscated from a lawyer at the NCLT and another individual. The federal agency stated it conducted searches on Thursday in Delhi and Gurugram as part of an investigation into Universal Build Well Pvt. Ltd. and its promoters, concerning unfinished real estate projects and alleged fraud against homebuyers and investors. The company was in a corporate insolvency resolution process. The National Company…

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₹2.36 Crore in Fines; 48 Construction Sites Shut in Delhi

NEW DELHI: The government of Delhi has levied fines amounting to Rs 2.36 crore, issued over 200 show-cause notices, and ordered the closure of 48 construction sites for breaching dust-control regulations in the last month. Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa stated that this decisive action, supported by real-time monitoring and ongoing inspections, illustrates the government’s commitment to tackling pollution through “measurable, science-based enforcement instead of empty promises,” according to an official statement. The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has ramped up its anti-dust campaign since October 15, inspecting 1,262 construction sites exceeding 500 sqm. In a move to enhance oversight,…

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Karkardooma Tower Project Sees 1,500 Bids, Exceeds Flat Supply

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) announced the successful reception of bids for its upcoming high-rise project, ‘DDA Towering Heights’, located in Karkardooma. Officials reported this on Wednesday. This initiative marks the first housing project created under Delhi’s Transit Oriented Development (TOD) policy. “Approximately 1,500 bids have been received for the 1,026 two-bedroom flats available. The central location and excellent connectivity options have significantly driven demand,” officials noted. Situated next to the Karkardooma metro station, this project offers direct access to both the Blue and Pink lines of the Delhi metro, alongside easy connections to National Highway (NH)-9, NH-24,…

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Residents question uneven enforcement of Delhi’s Building Bylaws

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: Local residents are voicing concerns regarding the selective enforcement of the Unified Building Bylaws (UBBL), claiming it results in “absurd sanctions” for structures sanctioned by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). They argue that inconsistencies in the guidelines and their interpretation are distorting zonal planning, compromising privacy, increasing fire risks between adjacent properties, and exacerbating noise issues. For example, properties larger than 500 square meters are mandated to have a six-meter setback at the front and three meters on the remaining sides. However, applicants can obtain approval for smaller plots (250-500 square meters) to utilize…

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Delhi Court Grants 14-Day Judicial Custody to Ex-Jaypee MD

NEW DELHI: On Tuesday, a Delhi court ordered former Jaypee Infratech MD Manoj Gaur, who is facing charges in a money laundering case, to be held in judicial custody for 14 days. Previously, on November 13, he had been taken into custody by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for five days. After completing his interrogation, Gaur appeared before a sessions court, which granted the ED’s request to extend his custody. The ED arrested Gaur amid an investigation into a ₹14,599 crore fraud involving homebuyers. According to the agency, funds raised from thousands of homebuyers for residential project construction were misappropriated, thereby…

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Delhi lifts ban on power connections for unauthorized properties

NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has removed the restrictions on power connections for properties booked by the MCD due to various violations. This decision will benefit approximately 1.25 lakh families in Delhi, officials announced on Monday. The Delhi government has issued an order to provide power connections to these properties, according to a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO). Gupta highlighted that this decision is in the public interest, reflecting the government’s commitment to ensuring citizens’ rights and access to essential services under any circumstance. The power department has received numerous complaints about discoms (power companies) denying or…