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Delhi Development Body Flats: Permissible Alterations with Conditions

Representative AI Image NEW DELHI: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has updated its policy on permissions and regularizations for modifications to flats. This allows owners of top-floor flats in low-rise housing blocks to construct specific permanent structures, under certain conditions. This marks the DDA’s first revision of its housing policy since 2007. The revised policy, developed in consultation with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, permits owners of flats in two-, three-, and four-story buildings to build permanent structures over areas created by enclosing courtyards or the resulting terrace from the floor below. The aim is to increase usable…

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Delhi government probes building plans approved without IFC fee

NEW DELHI: The Delhi government has initiated an investigation into residential, commercial, and group housing projects where building plans might have been approved over the past five years without the necessary payment of the Infrastructure Development Charge (IFC). Officials estimate this lapse has led to a substantial revenue loss, amounting to thousands of crores of rupees. According to DJB minister Parvesh Verma, the inquiry was prompted by allegations of irregularities. Initial findings suggest that numerous applicants secured building plan approvals from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) using official DJB letterheads instead of obtaining valid no-objection certificates (NOCs) to confirm…

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Delhi extends slum rehab cutoff from 2015 to 2025

NEW DELHI: In a long-awaited announcement that will benefit thousands of slum-dwellers, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta proclaimed on Tuesday that the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) has extended the cutoff date for the slum rehabilitation scheme from January 1, 2015, to January 1, 2025. This means all eligible slum clusters established in Delhi up to this new cutoff will qualify for rehabilitation benefits. “This historic decision aligns with the Delhi Slum and JJ Cluster Rehabilitation and Relocation Policy, 2026, recently approved by Home Minister Amit Shah. It is expected to enhance Prime Minister Modi’s commitment to uplift the impoverished,”…

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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…