## Report on Land Acquisition for Wastewater Treatment Plant in Delhi
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a preliminary notification issued by the Government of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi concerning the acquisition of land in Tajpur Khurd Village for the construction of a Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) for the Delhi Jal Board. The notification, issued on April 21, 2025, is made under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. Key findings indicate the need for land acquisition, a social impact assessment has been carried out, and procedures are in place for addressing objections and ensuring fair compensation and rehabilitation. The report details the land to be acquired, the stakeholders involved, and the implementation process.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide an informative overview of the Government of NCT of Delhi's preliminary notification regarding land acquisition for the construction of a WWTP in Tajpur Khurd Village. The analysis is based solely on the provided policy text and seeks to elucidate the objective, key provisions, and implementation aspects of the notification.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* **Core Objective(s):** The core objective of this notification is to acquire approximately 19 Bigha 14 Biswa of land in Tajpur Khurd Village for the construction of a Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) for the Delhi Jal Board. This objective is explicitly stated in the notification.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
* **New Policy:** The notification addresses the need for a public utility, specifically a WWTP, to manage wastewater in Delhi. The notification implies that the current wastewater treatment capacity is insufficient, necessitating the construction of a new facility. The urgency is implied by the detailed process being initiated for land acquisition under the relevant Act.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
* **New Policy:** This is a notification outlining the *preliminary* stage of land acquisition. The key provisions mandated by the text are as follows:
* **Land Acquisition:** The notification specifies the intent to acquire 19 Bigha 14 Biswa of land in Tajpur Khurd Village, Sub divisionTehsil Kapashera, South West Delhi, District. Specific survey numbers and areas of land to be acquired, as well as the names of the interested parties, are listed.
* **Legal Basis:** The acquisition is being conducted under the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013.
* **Social Impact Assessment (SIA):** A SIA was conducted by the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) and a report submitted on 08.03.2024. The summary of the SIA concluded no families are expected to be displaced.
* **Administrator Appointment:** The Additional District Magistrate, South West District, Revenue Department is appointed as Administrator for rehabilitation and resettlement under Section 43 of the RFCTLARR Act, 2013.
* **Objection Mechanism:** Affected parties have 60 days from the notification's publication date to file objections with the District Magistrate.
* **Restrictions on Land Transactions:** From the date of publication, no land transactions or encumbrances are allowed without prior approval from the Collector.
* **Authorization of Officials:** The District Magistrate, South West District, Delhi, and their staff are authorized to enter and survey the land and perform other necessary actions for the project's execution as per Section 12 of the Act.
* **Inspection of Land Records:** A plan of the land may be inspected in the office of the Collector, District South West on any working day during the working hours.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The target audience and stakeholders directly affected by this notification include:
* **Landowners:** Specifically, the individuals and entities listed in the notification as having an interest in the land being acquired (e.g., Ms Allied Realty Pvt. Ltd., Yudhvir Singh, Harbir Singh, Lakhbir Singh).
* **Residents of Tajpur Khurd Village:** Although the SIA states that no families will be displaced, residents may be indirectly affected by the construction and operation of the WWTP.
* **Delhi Jal Board:** The intended beneficiary of the land acquisition and the entity responsible for constructing and operating the WWTP.
* **District Administration of South West Delhi:** The District Magistrate and their staff are responsible for implementing the acquisition process.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:**
* District Magistrate, South West Delhi (responsible for implementation and addressing objections).
* Delhi Jal Board (responsible for constructing and operating the WWTP).
* Additional District Magistrate, South West District, Revenue Department (Administrator for rehabilitation and resettlement).
* Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) (conducted the SIA).
* **Timelines/Procedures:**
* 60-day period for filing objections from the date of publication.
* The final notification will be published in the Delhi Gazette in due course if the government is satisfied the land is needed for public purpose.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
* **New Policy:** The intended outcomes of this notification are:
* Acquisition of the designated land for the construction of the WWTP.
* Improved wastewater treatment capacity in Delhi.
* Compliance with environmental regulations.
* Potential indirect impacts on the affected industry, such as construction, infrastructure services, and wastewater treatment related businesses.
**9. Conclusion:**
The preliminary notification signifies the initiation of the land acquisition process for a crucial wastewater treatment project in Delhi. The notification provides clarity on the land required, the legal framework governing the acquisition, and the procedures for addressing stakeholder concerns. Timely and effective implementation of this notification is essential for enhancing Delhi's wastewater treatment infrastructure and meeting its environmental goals.
Key Entities Referenced
Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013: Indian Legislation concerning land acquisition and fair compensation.
RFCTLARR Act,2013: Abbreviated name of Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013.
Section 11 of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013: Section of the Act related to preliminary notification.
Section 43 of the RFCTLARR Act,2013: Section of the Act concerning rehabilitation and resettlement of affected families.
Section 111 of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013: Section of the Act related to notification.
Section 12 of the said Act: Section of the Act related to the power to enter and survey land.
Section 114 of the Act: Section of the Act related to land transactions from the date of publication of notification.
Section 15 of the Act: Section of the Act related to objections to the acquisition.
Ministry of Home Affairs: Government of India Ministry
Government of India: Country's government
Lieutenant Governor of National Capital Territory of Delhi: Administrator of the National Capital Territory of Delhi
National Capital Territory of Delhi: Region in India
Delhi Jal Board: Organization needing the land
Indian Institute of Public Administration IIPA: Organization that carried out the Social Impact Assessment Study
District Magistrate, South West District, Delhi: Government official authorized to survey land
Additional District Magistrate, South West District, Revenue Department: Government official appointed as Administrator
19 Bigha 14 Biswa: Land amount in standard measurement
Social Impact Assessment SIA Unit: Unit within Indian Institute of Public Administration IIPA that carried out the Social Impact Assessment Study
Waste Water Treatment Plant WWTP: The purpose of land acquisition by Delhi Jal Board
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OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT MAGISTRATE (SOUTH-WEST)
PRELIMINARY NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 25th February, 2025
F. No. ADM/LAC/SW/2015/12966.—In the exercise of the power conferred by sub-section (1) of section 11
of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013
read with Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs Notification No. S.O. 2740(E) dated 21st October, 2014,
read with S.O. 2014(E) dated 21.07.2015, it appears to Lieutenant Governor of National Capital Territory of Delhi
being the appropriate Government that a total of 19 Bigha 14 Biswa land is required in the TajPur Khurd Village, Sub-
division/Tehsil Kapashera), South West Delhi, District for public purpose, namely, Construction of Waste Water
Treatment Plant (WWTP) for Delhi Jal Board.
The Social Impact Assessment Study was carried out by Social Impact Assessment (SIA) Unit, Indian
Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) and SIA report was submitted on 08.03.2024.The summary of the Social
Impact Assessment Report/ preliminary investigation is as follows: -
As per recommendation of the Social Impact Assessment report, the requisite parcel land serves legitimate
and bonafide public purpose and is bare minimum amount of land. There is no family likely to be displaced due to
the proposed acquisition of land.
A total of Nil families is likely to be displaced due to the land acquisition.
The Additional District Magistrate, South West District, Revenue Department is appointed as Administrator
under the provisions of Section 43 of the RFCTLARR Act,2013 for the purpose of rehabilitation and resettlement of
the affected families.
Therefore, it is notified that for the above said project in Tajpur Khurd Village of Kapashera Sub-
division/Tehsil South West Delhi District a piece of land under acquisition measuring, 19 Bigha 14 Biswa of standard
measurement, whose detailed description is as following: -
Sl. Survey Type Type Area under Name and address of Boundaries
No. No. of of acquisition (in person interested
N S E W
title land Bigha-Biswa)
1. 11//13/2 Pvt. Agri. 1-1 M/s Allied Realty Pvt. UER- Kh. No. 11//17 Rasta
Ltd. Company R/o Flat II 11//18 (143)
No. 49, Sri Hari
2. 11//17/2 Pvt. Agri. 3-18 UER- 11//24 11//16 11//18
Apartment, Plot No. 6,
II
Sector-12, Dwarka, New
3. 11//18 Pvt. Agri. 4-12 13/2 23 17 Rasta
Delhi
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4. 11//23 Pvt. Agri. 4-12 11//18 16//3 11//24 Rasta
(143)
5. 11//24/1 Pvt. Agri. 4-3 11//17 16//4 11//25 11//23
6. 16//1/1 Pvt. Agri. 1-4 Yudhvir Singh S/o Harbir 11//21 16//1/2 16//2 15//5
Singh ½ Share, Master
7. 16//1/2min Pvt. Agri. 0-4 16//1/1 16//10 16//2 & 15//5
Lakhbir Singh S/o Harbir
Rasta
Singh ½ Share both R/o
(143)
E-139, Saket, New Delhi
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Variety Number Type Plinth area
NIL NIL NIL NIL
This notification is made under the provisions of section 11(1) of the Right to Fair Compensation and
Transparency in Land acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 (30 of 2013), to all whom it may
concern.
A plan of the land may be inspected in the office of the Collector, District South West on any working day
during the working hours.
The Government is pleased to authorize District Magistrate, South West District, Delhi and his staff to enter
upon and survey land, take levels of any land, dig or bore into the sub-soil and do all other acts required for the proper
execution of their work as provided and specified in section 12 of the said Act.
Under section 11(4) of the Act, no person shall make any transaction or cause any transaction of land i.e.
sale/purchase etc., or create any encumbrances on such land from the date of publication of such notification without
prior approval of the Collector.
Objections to the acquisition, if any, may be filed by the person interested within 60 (sixty days) from the
date of publication of this notification as provided under section 15 of the Act before Collector.
If the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi is satisfied that the land is needed for Public
Purpose, a final notification will be published in the Delhi Gazettein due course.
By Order and in the Name of Hon’ble Lt. Governor
National Capital Territory of Delhi,
LASKHAY SINGHAL, IAS, Collector
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