Consequent upon election of Shri Kailash Sankla, Municipal Councillor, Ward No 002S, by South Delhi

## Policy Analysis Report: Notification Regarding Delhi Development Authority Membership **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification issued by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs on July 6, 2021, regarding a change in membership of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA). The notification appoints Shri Kailash Sankla as a member of the DDA, replacing Shri Yogesh Kumar Verma, due to the former's election as a Municipal Councillor. This change is effective immediately and lasts until either December 31, 2021, or Shri Sankla ceases to be a Councillor, whichever occurs first. This is an amendment to the existing structure of the DDA membership as defined by the Delhi Development Act, 1957. **2. Introduction:** The purpose of this report is to provide a detailed analysis of a notification pertaining to the membership of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA). The analysis is based solely on the provided text of the notification issued by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs on July 6, 2021. **3. Policy Overview:** * This notification acts as an amendment to the Delhi Development Act, 1957, specifically Section 3, subsection 3, clause e. * **Core Objective (Inferred):** To ensure the DDA's membership reflects current Municipal Council representation, maintaining a functional and legally compliant DDA board. **4. Background and Rationale:** This notification addresses the need to update the DDA membership following a change in Municipal Councillor representation. Shri Kailash Sankla's election as a Municipal Councillor necessitated his appointment to the DDA, replacing the previous member, Shri Yogesh Kumar Verma. The amendment ensures continued representation of the South Delhi Municipal Corporation within the DDA. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This notification introduces the following change to the DDA membership: * **Specific Part of Original Policy Changed:** Section 3, subsection 3, clause e of the Delhi Development Act, 1957, concerning the composition of the Delhi Development Authority. * **New Rule/Provision:** Shri Kailash Sankla, Municipal Councillor, Ward No. 002S, South Delhi Municipal Corporation, is appointed as a member of the Delhi Development Authority. * **Effect of Change:** This replaces Shri Yogesh Kumar Verma, North Delhi Municipal Corporation, with Shri Kailash Sankla. Shri Sankla's term is limited until December 31, 2021, or until he ceases to be a Councillor of South Delhi Municipal Corporation, whichever comes first. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the provided text, the directly affected stakeholders include: * Shri Kailash Sankla (new DDA member) * Shri Yogesh Kumar Verma (former DDA member) * The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) * South Delhi Municipal Corporation * North Delhi Municipal Corporation * Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs The broader audience includes anyone involved in development projects in Delhi who interact with the DDA, as the composition of the DDA influences its decision-making processes. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is responsible for issuing the notification. The Delhi Development Authority is responsible for acknowledging and implementing the membership change. The South Delhi Municipal Corporation is responsible for communicating the election of Shri Sankla. * **Timelines/Procedures:** The change is effective immediately. The term of the new member is explicitly defined, with a clear end date contingent on his continued role as a Councillor. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The intended outcome of this change is to ensure the DDA’s membership accurately reflects the current Municipal Council representation. The expected impact is a seamless transition in DDA operations with continued South Delhi Municipal Corporation representation. It is unlikely to significantly alter the DDA's overall policy direction. **9. Conclusion:** The notification issued by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs on July 6, 2021, represents a procedural amendment to the DDA's membership structure, reflecting changes in Municipal Councillor representation. The appointment of Shri Kailash Sankla ensures continued representation of the South Delhi Municipal Corporation within the DDA. The change is temporary and will conclude by December 31, 2021, or when Shri Sankla is no longer a Councillor. This notification ensures the DDA continues to operate with appropriate representation as defined by the Delhi Development Act.

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