**Executive Summary**
This gazette notification, issued on June 17, 2026, by the Delhi State Disaster Management Authority (Revenue Department), announces the nomination of twelve Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Counselors as Co-chairpersons of District Disaster Management Authorities. The nominations are made by the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi under the Disaster Management Act, 2005. These appointments are effective immediately to facilitate district-level disaster management across the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Legal Authority and Framework**
* The nominations are exercised under powers conferred by sub-sections (1) and (2) of Section 25 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
* This order is issued in continuation of the previous notification (No. F.1(137)/DDMA(HQ)/ DDMR/PF-1I/172) dated April 29, 2015.
* **District Appointments**
* A total of 12 elected representatives from the MCD have been assigned to specific districts as Co-chairpersons.
* The districts and their respective nominated representatives include:
* **South-East:** Sh. Arjun Pal Singh Marwah (Lajpat Nagar)
* **Old Delhi:** Sh. Suman Kumar Gupta (Chandani Chowk)
* **North:** Smt. Suman Kumari (Azadpur)
* **Central:** Sh. Manish Chadda (Paharganj)
* **Central-North:** Smt. Veena Asija (Ashok Vihar)
* **South-West:** Smt. Sushma Rathee (Madhu Vihar)
* **Outer-North:** Sh. Yogesh (Alipur)
* **North-West:** Smt. Ritu Goyal (Rohini-F)
* **North-East:** Sh. Brijesh Singh (Sabha Pur)
* **East:** Smt. Neelam (Azad Nagar)
* **South:** Sh. Dharamvir Singh (R.K. Puram)
* **West:** Smt. Shilpa Kaur (Khyala)
* **Administrative Oversight**
* The notification is issued by order and in the name of the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi.
* The document is signed by Neeraj Semwal, IAS, Divisional Commissioner (Revenue)/Convener.
**Impact Analysis**
**Nominated MCD Counselors**
**Impact**
They are now formally designated as Co-chairpersons of the District Disaster Management Authorities for their assigned districts.
**Action Required**
The counselors must assume their new roles and responsibilities in disaster management planning and oversight within their respective jurisdictions.
**District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMAs)**
**Impact**
Each district authority gains a local elected representative as a Co-chairperson, potentially improving coordination between municipal wards and district administration.
**Action Required**
District authorities must update their administrative records and integrate the newly appointed Co-chairpersons into their operational framework and decision-making processes.
**Revenue Department, Government of NCT of Delhi**
**Impact**
The department fulfills a statutory requirement under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, to appoint district-level leadership.
**Action Required**
The department must ensure the formal communication of these nominations to all relevant local and district offices to ensure compliance.
Key Entities Referenced
Disaster Management Act, 2005: The primary legislation under Section 25 of which the Lieutenant Governor nominates co-chairpersons for district-level authorities.
Delhi State Disaster Management Authority: The state-level body responsible for coordinating disaster management activities and issuing the notification for district appointments.
Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD): The local government body from which elected counselors are selected to serve as Co-chairpersons of District Disaster Management Authorities.
District Disaster Management Authorities (DDMAs): District-level administrative units across Delhi where nominated MCD representatives serve in leadership roles to manage disaster responses.
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DELHI STATE DISASTER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
(Revenue Department)
NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 17th June, 2026
F. No. RD-K/35/2025-DDMA-REVENUE DEPARTMENT/1209.— In exercise of powers conferred by
sub-sections (1) and (2) of section-25 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 and in continuation of notification
no. F.1(137)/DDMA(HQ)/ DDMR/PF-1I/172 dated 29.04.2015, the Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital
Territory of Delhi is pleased to nominate the following Counselors of MCD of Delhi to be the Co-chairpersons of
District Disaster Management Authorities of the districts mentioned against their names:-
Sr. No. District Name of elected representative of Name & No. of MCD ward
Municipal Corporation of Delhi
1. South-East Sh. Arjun Pal Singh Marwah Lajpat Nagar (144)
2. Old Delhi Sh. Suman Kumar Gupta Chandani Chowk (74)
3. North Smt. Suman Kumari Azadpur (16)
4. Central Sh. Manish Chadda Paharganj (82)
5. Central- North Smt. Veena Asija Ashok Vihar (65)
6. South-West Smt. Sushma Rathee Madhu Vihar (136)
7. Outer- North Sh. Yogesh Alipur (04)
8. North-West Smt. Ritu Goyal Rohini-F (52)
9. North-East Sh. Brijesh Singh Sabha Pur (250)
10. East Smt. Neelam Azad Nagar (214)
11. South Sh. Dharamvir Singh R.K. Puram (152)
12. West Smt. Shilpa Kaur Khyala (102)
By Order and in The Name of the Lt. Governor
of the National Capital Territory of Delhi,
NEERAJ SEMWAL, IAS Divisional Commissioner (Revenue)/Convener
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