Change of land use of an area measuring 194 acre (785090sqm) from Recreational (District Park) to Public and Semi Public Facilities (Police Camp)

## Report on Proposed Modification to the Master Plan for Delhi 2021 **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a public notice issued by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) regarding a proposed modification to the Master Plan for Delhi 2021 (MPD 2021) and Zonal Development Plan of Zone D under Section 11A of DD Act, 1957. The core purpose of this modification appears to be a change in land use for a specific area, from Recreational Public Semi District Park to Public Facilities Multilevel parking, to accommodate a multilevel parking facility at the location of CRPF Transit Camp near New Delhi Railway Station. This report provides an overview of the proposed modification, its rationale, key changes, affected stakeholders, inferred implementation aspects, and expected outcomes based solely on the information provided in the notice. **2. Introduction:** The purpose of this report is to provide an informative overview of the proposed modification to the Master Plan for Delhi 2021, as detailed in the public notice issued by the Delhi Development Authority on July 28, 2021. This analysis is based exclusively on the text of the provided public notice and aims to inform relevant stakeholders about the potential implications of this change. **3. Policy Overview:** This notice concerns an *amendment* to the existing Master Plan for Delhi 2021 and the Zonal Development Plan of Zone D. * **Core Objective(s) (Inferred):** The core objective of this specific modification is to change the designated land use of a specific area near the New Delhi Railway Station to allow for the construction of a multilevel parking facility. **4. Background and Rationale:** This is an amendment. The likely reason for this specific amendment is to address parking needs in the vicinity of the New Delhi Railway Station. The text explicitly mentions the proposed construction of a multilevel parking facility, suggesting a perceived need for increased parking capacity in the area. The existing land use designation (Recreational Public Semi District Park) apparently conflicts with this need, necessitating the proposed modification. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This section details the changes introduced by the amendment text. * **Specific Part of Original Policy Changed:** The amendment alters the Land use as per MPD2021 ZDP. * **New Rule/Provision:** The land use designation for a 1.94 acre area (7850.90 sq.m.) currently designated as Recreational Public Semi District Park is being changed to Public Facilities Multilevel parking. * **Difference/Effect of Change:** This change will allow for the construction of a multilevel parking facility in an area that was previously designated for recreational public semi district park use. This could potentially reduce the availability of recreational space but improve parking availability near the New Delhi Railway Station. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the text, the following stakeholders are directly affected by this policy modification: * **Residents and commuters using the New Delhi Railway Station:** The change will impact parking availability and potentially traffic flow in the area. * **Residents of the surrounding areas (Tagore Road, Railway Colony, Bhavbhuti Marg):** The change in land use and potential construction activity could affect their local environment. * **Users of the Recreational Public Semi District Park:** This group will be affected by the loss of recreational space due to the amendment. * **Delhi Development Authority (DDA):** The DDA is responsible for implementing and overseeing the modification. * **CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force):** The proposed site is within the CRPF Transit Camp. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is the primary responsible body. The Commissioner-cum-Secretary of the DDA is responsible for receiving objections and suggestions. * **Timelines/Procedures:** The notice specifies a 30-day period from the date of issue (July 28, 2021) for the public to submit objections or suggestions to the proposed modification. The text also indicates that the text plan indicating the proposed modifications is available for inspection at the DDA office and on the provided website link. * **Specific to Changes:** Implementation of the change requires the DDA to review public feedback. Construction companies will likely become involved for the design and building of the multilevel parking structure if the amendment is approved. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The likely intended outcome of these specific changes is to increase parking capacity in the vicinity of the New Delhi Railway Station. This could lead to: * Reduced parking congestion in the area. * Improved accessibility to the railway station for commuters. * A potential decrease in the availability of recreational space. * Potential environmental impacts related to construction and increased traffic. **9. Conclusion:** The proposed modification to the Master Plan for Delhi 2021 represents a specific change in land use designation to facilitate the construction of a multilevel parking facility near the New Delhi Railway Station. This amendment reflects an apparent prioritization of parking infrastructure development over recreational land use in this particular location. Stakeholders should carefully review the details of the proposed modification and submit any objections or suggestions within the specified timeframe to ensure their concerns are considered. The significance of this amendment lies in its potential to impact parking availability, traffic flow, and the local environment in the area surrounding the New Delhi Railway Station.

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