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Delhi Plans to Lower Building Height for Better Fire Safety

NEW DELHI: The Delhi government is contemplating adjustments to the height limits of buildings concerning the fire NOC requirement to enhance safety regulations, following recent incidents that resulted in multiple fatalities in the city, officials reported. As per the guidelines of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC), power distribution companies can grant electricity connections to residential buildings up to 17.5 meters high with stilt parking and up to 15 meters high without stilt parking, without requiring fire safety no objection certificates (NOC). Officials noted that over 95% of residential properties in the capital avoid implementing fire safety protocols due to…

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Delhi enforces 100 GSM green nets for C&D dust control

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: The Delhi government has mandated the use of high-density dust screens at all construction and demolition (C&D) sites within the national capital to enhance dust pollution control measures, as stated by officials on Monday. The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) has directed that the green nets employed at these sites must have a minimum thickness of 100 GSM (grams per square meter), and all project proponents are required to comply with this specification immediately. Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa emphasized, “Our battle against air pollution in Delhi is pursued with urgency and a comprehensive…

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Dwarka Projects to Generate ₹29,000 Crore in License Fees for Delhi

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is poised to generate over ₹29,700 crore in the next 55 years by shifting focus from direct land sales to long-term land monetization. This strategy involves annual license fees from three key projects in Dwarka, aiming to enhance revenue while promoting urban infrastructure development. The three projects include a five-star hotel in Sector 23, Delhi’s inaugural Transit Oriented Development (TOD) project in Sector 22, and a 600-bed super-speciality hospital in Sector 9. This approach represents a significant shift in DDA’s operations, allowing it to unlock value from limited land resources without giving up…

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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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Be Honest in Ads: RERA Officials to Real Estate Builders

File photo NEW DELHI: Real estate regulatory bodies are urging developers to implement transparent practices and refrain from misleading advertisements, emphasizing that failure to comply with the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA) could result in regulatory repercussions. During a FICCI real estate conference in New Delhi, Anand Kumar, chairman of Delhi RERA, highlighted the need for developers to ensure their project advertisements accurately depict the offerings without relying on unverifiable claims. “Advertisements must be realistic,” he stated. “Developers should provide clear details such as the covered area and refrain from marketing units exclusively based on super area measurements.”…

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WeWork Expands by 110K Sq Ft in Delhi; Nukleus Leases 75K in Noida

NEW DELHI: WeWork India Management has expanded its flexible workspace offerings in Delhi-NCR with the launch of a new center at Worldmark 6 in Aerocity, adding 110,000 sq ft to its capacity. The facility, situated on the third floor of the commercial complex, can accommodate over 1,400 desks. This expansion reinforces the company’s presence in key business districts. The company now operates in eight cities, totaling over 121,000 desks. In a related update, Nukleus Office Solutions announced it has signed letters of intent (LOIs) for leasing approximately 75,000 sq ft of office space at Okaya Centre, Sector 62, Noida, including…

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WeWork India Expands by 1.1 Lakh Sq Ft in Delhi’s Aerocity

NEW DELHI: WeWork India Management has expanded its flexible workspace offerings by adding 1.1 lakh sq ft in Delhi-NCR with a new center at Worldmark 6 in Aerocity. The facility, situated on the third floor of the commercial complex, offers seating for over 1,400 desks. This expansion reinforces the company’s growth in key business districts. Currently, WeWork operates in eight cities, providing a total of over 1.21 lakh desks. The expansion aligns with the ongoing growth in India’s flexible workspace sector. According to Crisil Ratings, the total capacity of this segment is projected to rise by 16-18% during FY27 and…

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Delhi body investigates Vivek Vihar building for norm violations

NEW DELHI: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has initiated an inquiry into potential violations of building bylaws following a devastating fire in a four-storey residential building in Vivek Vihar, which tragically resulted in nine fatalities on Sunday morning. “Officials have visited the site to investigate. We will take stringent action against any officials found negligent in approving the building plan,” stated mayor Pravesh Wahi. According to officials, the presence of grills on the rear side of the building significantly hindered rescue operations and contravened the purpose of open balconies as outlined in the Unified Building Bylaws 2016. “These balconies…

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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…