In exercise of the powers conferred by sub sections 1 and 2 of section 31AA of the Delhi Development Act

**Executive Summary** This notification issued by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs on August 10, 2026, details the appointment of adjudicating and appellate authorities under the Delhi Development Act, 1957. In accordance with the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026, specific officials from the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) have been designated to manage legal adjudications and subsequent appeals. **Key Points / Main Content** **Statutory Appointments** * **Adjudicating Officer:** The Central Government has appointed the Commissioner (Land Management) of the Delhi Development Authority to adjudicate matters under the Delhi Development Act, 1957. * **Appellate Authority:** The Principal Commissioner (Land Management) of the Delhi Development Authority is appointed as the authority to hear and decide on appeals against the orders of the Adjudicating Officer. **Legal Framework** * **Authority of Exercise:** These appointments are made using powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (2) of section 31AA of the Delhi Development Act, 1957. * **Legislative Amendment:** The notification incorporates changes mandated by the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2026, regarding the settlement of cases. **Impact Analysis** **Commissioner (Land Management), Delhi Development Authority** **Impact** Assumes the statutory role of Adjudicating Officer for matters related to the Delhi Development Act, 1957. **Action Required** Must preside over the adjudication of relevant cases and issue orders in accordance with the amended provisions of the Act. **Principal Commissioner (Land Management), Delhi Development Authority** **Impact** Designated as the Appellate Authority, providing a secondary tier of legal recourse within the DDA framework. **Action Required** Must hear and pass judgments on appeals filed by parties aggrieved by the orders of the Adjudicating Officer. **Parties to Disputes under the Delhi Development Act** **Impact** The notification clarifies the specific officers responsible for hearing their cases and where to file appeals. **Action Required** Must direct all legal adjudications to the Commissioner (Land Management) and any subsequent appeals to the Principal Commissioner (Land Management).

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