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Two Builders Arrested in Delhi Collapse that Killed Six

NEW DELHI: On May 30, the Delhi Police arrested a builder and a contractor over the collapse of a multi-storey building in Saidulajab, which resulted in six fatalities and eight injuries, officials announced on Tuesday. The suspects, identified as Avinash Gupta and Manish Khatri, were allegedly linked to the building’s construction and were taken into custody in various locations around the city. Investigators are currently questioning them regarding the construction process, permissions obtained, and their roles in the unauthorized addition of extra floors. Previously, the police had apprehended Karamveer, the building’s owner. During questioning, he indicated that construction on the…

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Delhi body selects TOD sites to promote affordable housing

Representative image NEW DELHI: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has identified 14 land parcels along metro corridors aimed at developing residential and mixed-use spaces to enhance affordable housing in the city, reducing outward migration to NCR towns. The identified plots, totaling over 3.6 lakh square meters, align with the recently introduced Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) policy and are positioned along the Blue, Red, Green, Pink, and Yellow metro lines. East Delhi features six sites—Dilshad Garden, Jhilmil, Preet Vihar, Karkardooma, and Mandawali/Fazalpur—while three sites are located in Dwarka. Additional plots can be found in Rohini, Madipur, Peeragarhi, and Rohtak Road. Most of…

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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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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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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 Submits Draft Climate Action Plan for Approval

NEW DELHI: The environment department has drafted the Delhi State Action Plan on Climate Change (SPACC) 2.0, which is currently under review by the Union ministry of environment, forests, and climate change. The previous version was implemented in 2019 and relied on data available until 2011. Officials indicated that the new plan integrates updated climate science, recent datasets, and vulnerability assessments at the district level. It outlines targeted sector-specific actions for both mitigation and adaptation through 2030, particularly in light of the increasing frequency of extreme weather events in the city. “The first SAPCC established a foundational climate strategy for…

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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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Delhi Police Confirms 12,860 Tenants This Year

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police have verified 12,860 tenants this year and filed nearly 900 cases against individuals for failing to comply with the mandatory verification requirement. According to police records, 27,497 tenant verification forms were completed in 2025, averaging around 2,291 forms per month. That year, 5,378 cases were registered against individuals who violated tenant verification norms. As of March 31, 2026, 12,860 tenant verification forms have been submitted, resulting in 896 cases filed under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) concerning disobedience of lawful orders from a public servant. “On a monthly basis,…

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Delhi MCD Starts Survey on Residential Premises Misuse

NEW DELHI: In response to directives from the Supreme Court, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has launched a thorough initiative to pinpoint instances of residential properties being misused for non-residential purposes throughout the city. The Supreme Court’s order, issued in early April, involved municipal corporations from all capital cities, including the MCD, and mandated a thorough inquiry within their respective jurisdictions. MCD Commissioner Sanjeev Khirwar has directed all zonal deputy commissioners to conduct a targeted survey aimed at identifying residential areas that are currently being utilized for commercial or other non-residential activities. This survey will encompass all residential colonies,…

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DDA Awaits CBI Nod to Begin Signature View Demolition

Signature View Apartments NEW DELHI: The redevelopment of the Signature View Apartments is expected to face further delays as the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is still awaiting clearance from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to initiate the demolition of the buildings located in Mukherjee Nagar, north Delhi. Designated as structurally unsafe in 2023, the residential complex, built by the DDA, is set for demolition and redevelopment. The CBI is currently investigating allegations of corruption and irregularities related to the construction of these towers and has instructed the DDA to postpone demolition until it gathers necessary evidence from the site.…