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DDA approves budget with focus on civic infrastructure, Yamuna rejuvenation

DDA in its meeting chaired by Lt Governor VK Saxena, took major decisions, including approval of Annual Budget 2023-24, with focus on civic infrastructure of the national capital

Removed encroachment from Yamuna floodplains: DDA tells Delhi High Court

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) on Tuesday told the Delhi High Court it has removed encroachment from the Yamuna floodplains here and demolished the jhuggis which were directed to be vacated by a single judge last week. A bench headed by Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma, while hearing an appeal by the jhuggi dwellers against the single judge order, asked DDA to file an affidavit in relation to the exercise. Has the demolition taken place? asked the bench, also comprising Justice Subramonium Prasad, to which the counsel for DDA responded, Yes, it has been completed. It is over. Advocate Prabhsahay Kaur, appearing for the DDA, said notice was given before the demolition in compliance with the requirements and the occupants were informed about the nearest DUSIB shelter. Counsel appearing for DDA has stated before this court that encroachment has already been removed... Let an affidavit be filed, said the bench. Advocate Kamlesh Kumar Mishra, representing the appellants, said

Draft Master Plan for Delhi-2041 likely to be notified by March-end

The draft Master Plan for Delhi-2041 is likely to be notified by the end of March, officials said on Thursday. The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) had earlier this month approved the draft master plan with Lt Governor VK Saxena highlighting its thrust for inclusive development, sustainability and innovative interventions such as transit-oriented development hubs, land pooling, heritage and Yamuna rejuvenation, and regeneration of the city. "The DDA has already approved the draft Master Plan and we are in the process of sending it to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. We are hopeful that the ministry will approve it by the end of this month or by early April, following which it will be notified," said an official. The first master plan was promulgated in 1962 under the Delhi Development Act, 1957. These plans are prepared for 20 years' perspective periods and provide a holistic framework for planned development of the city. The draft Master Plan of Delhi - 2041 is a ...

DDA asks CBI to probe erring officials over poor construction of apartments

The apartments were built during 2007-2009 and allotted to the residents in 2011-2012. But in just a few years, the building complex has become structurally unsafe

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Delhi HC notice on plea to restrain DDA's demolition drive near Mehrauli

The Delhi High Court Tuesday issued notice on a plea seeking court's direction to the city government to put a stop to demolition drive by Delhi Development Authority (DDA)

Centre approves modifications, relaxations in housing regulation norms

Any person having a flat or a plot of land measuring less than 67 square metres in Delhi has become eligible to apply for the allotment of newly-constructed flats being offered by the DDA for the first time, the urban body said on Monday. In a statement, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) said the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has "approved modifications/relaxations" proposed by the DDA in the Housing Regulations, 1968, which were issued under section 57 of the DDA Act, 1957. However, it did not specify as to when the modifications or relaxations received the nod from the central ministry. "The objective of modifications/relaxations was to enable general public to buy DDA flats without much restrictions/hassles," the statement said. "Any person having less than 67 sqm of flat or plot in Delhi has become eligible to apply for allotment of newly-constructed flats offered by DDA for the first time. The main regulations did not allow any person to apply for allotment o

DDA's anti-encroachment drive continues in Mehrauli for 2nd day

Residents of the area said that the DDA had demolished two three-storeyed buildings near the Aulia Masjid at Andheria Mor along with shanties

Delhi HC pulls up DDA over demolition despite stay order in South Delhi

The residents challenged the demolition order issued on December 12, 2022. The matter was listed for hearing on February 16

1,675 EWS flats in Delhi's Jailorwala Bagh to be completed by March: DDA

The Delhi Development Authority is constructing 1,675 EWS flats for Jailorwala Bagh JJ cluster in the national capital, and the work is expected to be completed by March, officials said on Monday. This is part of an in-situ rehabilitation project at Jailorwala Bagh in Ashok Vihar area. A senior DDA official said 1,675 flats for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) are being constructed for this JJ cluster and the work is likely to be completed by March. A similar project, the Bhoomiheen Camp, is underway in Kalkaji. It is the first large scale in-situ rehabilitation project in Delhi, helmed by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA). In November, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had inaugurated 3,024 newly constructed EWS flats in Delhi as part of the rehabilitation project.

No religious structure to be removed in Mehrauli Archaeological Park: DDA

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) told the Delhi High Court on Friday it is not demolishing any mosque or graveyard in and around the Mehrauli Archaeological Park. The DDA's counsel made a statement before the court that the authority only wants the encroachers removed from residential and commercial land. Noting the submissions of the DDA counsel, a bench of Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Subramonium Prasad said no further orders are required to be passed on the point of interim relief sought by the petitioner. The high court was hearing a petition by the Delhi Waqf Board seeking an interim relief of staying such demolition. Senior advocate Sanjoy Ghose, representing the Delhi Waqf Board, urged the court to stay the demolition as there was a dispute as to the properties of the board in the area where the process of demarcating them was not yet complete. Advocate Shobna Takiar, appearing for the DDA, submitted the demarcation has been done and that the author

All you need to know about DDA's new housing scheme in Narela

The DDA, on Monday, announced that it has now done away with the individual income criteria for EWS

Delhi urban regeneration policy to give sweeping powers to Centre: Report

The block or area that the Centre will identify for 'regeneration' will have to be mandatorily redeveloped, and all the property owners will have to participate in the plan

DDA nod to proposal on EV charging at petrol pumps at lesser licence fee

The LG, who is also the chairperson of DDA, tweeted about the decision taken during the meeting, which was attended by the urban body's vice-chairman and other members.

Amendment in housing regulations gets DDA nod to attract more buyers

The decision was taken during a meeting via video-conferencing, held under the chairmanship of Lt Governor Anil Baijal, who is also the chairman of Delhi Development Authority (DDA).

DDA says over 22K applicants registered for Special Housing Scheme 2021

The scheme was launched on December 23 last year.

Application deadline for 'DDA Special Housing Scheme 2021' ends

The scheme, offering a little over 18,000 flats, with all units being drawn from its old inventory, was launched on December 23, 2021.

DDA allots 679 households to Jhuggi Jhopri dwellers of Bhumiheen Camp

Out of 2,700 households of Bhumiheen Camp, the eligibility in respect of 679 households has been decided in respect of Jhuggi Jhopri (JJ) dwellers whose documents were found complete

DDA extends last date to apply for Special Housing Scheme 2021

The DDA announced that last date to apply for its Special Housing Scheme 2021 has been extended to March 10 on public demand and in view of the third wave of the coronavirus pandemic, officials said.

Vikram Dev Dutt appointed Air India chief, Manish K Gupta new V-C of DDA

Senior bureaucrat Vikram Dev Dutt has been appointed as the Chairman & Managing Director of Air India Ltd as part of a senior-level bureaucratic reshuffle effected by the Centre on Tuesday. Dutt, a 1993-batch IAS officer of AGMUT (Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram and Union Territory) cadre, is at present Principal Secretary (Tourism) in Delhi government. He has been appointed as the Air India chief in the rank and pay of Additional Secretary, an order issued by the Personnel Ministry said. The Centre had in October last year accepted Tata Sons bid of Rs 18,000 crore to acquire 100 per cent of the debt-laden state-run carrier. The takeover has not been completed yet. Talace Pvt Ltd, a unit of the holding company of the salt-to-software conglomerate, had made the winning bid of Rs 2,700 crore cash and Rs 15,300 crore debt takeover. Manish Kumar Gupta has been appointed as the Vice Chairman of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA). Gupta, a 1991-batch IAS officer, is currently ...