The Delhi Development Authority under the provisions of Delhi Development Master Plan and Zonal Development Plan Rules

## Report on Delhi Development Authority Notification Regarding Board of Enquiry Hearing **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification issued by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) on June 18, 2025, concerning the appointment of a Board of Enquiry Hearing. The Board's purpose is to hear and consider representations, objections, and suggestions related to amendments to the Master Plan for Delhi (MPD) 2021. This amendment addresses concerns received following a public notice regarding the MPD 2021. The key finding is the establishment of a specific body to handle feedback on proposed amendments to the city's master plan. **2. Introduction:** This report provides an overview and analysis of a notification from the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) regarding the appointment of a Board of Enquiry Hearing concerning the Delhi Development Master Plan and Zonal Development Plan Rules 1959, specifically regarding the MPD 2021. This analysis is based solely on the information contained within the provided text of the notification. **3. Policy Overview:** * **Amendment:** This notification concerns an amendment process to the existing Delhi Development Master Plan (MPD) 2021. * **Core Objective(s):** The core objective, as inferred from the text, is to gather and consider public feedback (representations, objections, and suggestions) regarding proposed amendments to the MPD 2021. This suggests a commitment to public consultation in the development planning process. **4. Background and Rationale:** * **Amendment Rationale:** The notification explicitly states that the Board of Enquiry Hearing is being established to address feedback "received in response to the Public Notice" regarding the MPD 2021. This implies that a public notice was issued, and the DDA is now taking steps to address the feedback received, indicating that changes or refinements to the master plan are under consideration based on public input. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This notification describes an amendment to the existing rules. The key provision introduced by this amendment is the establishment of a Board of Enquiry Hearing, specifically to handle feedback related to proposed changes to the MPD 2021. The amendment text does not give details of the original policy but does establish a hearing board and the members. * **Specific Part of Original Policy Changed:** This amendment pertains to Rule 8, Chapter 3, of the Delhi Development Master Plan and Zonal Development Plan Rules 1959 * **New Rule/Provision:** The new provision is the creation of a Board of Enquiry Hearing with a defined membership. The members are: * Engineer Member, DDA : Chairman * Finance Member, DDA : Member * Sh. Kartar Singh Tanwar : Member * Sh. Punardeep Singh Sawhney : Member * Chief Planner, TCPO, MoHUA,GoI : Member * Addl. Commissioner Planning I, DDA : Convenor Secretary * **Difference/Effect of Change:** The creation of this Board provides a formal mechanism for reviewing and addressing public feedback on the MPD 2021 amendments. It establishes a structured process for incorporating public concerns into the final version of the Master Plan. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the text, the primary target audience and stakeholders are: * **The Public:** Specifically, individuals and organizations who have submitted representations, objections, or suggestions in response to the Public Notice regarding amendments to the MPD 2021. * **Delhi Development Authority (DDA):** The DDA is the implementing agency and is responsible for establishing and managing the Board of Enquiry Hearing. * **Town and Country Planning Organisation (TCPO), Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India:** as a member of the board. * **The Board Members Themselves.** **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is the primary responsible agency. * **Timelines/Procedures:** The text refers to a "stipulated period" for receiving feedback, implying a deadline for submissions. The Board is tasked with hearing and considering feedback "henceforth received," suggesting that the process is ongoing. The notification refers to Rule 8, Chapter 3, of the Delhi Development Master Plan and Zonal Development Plan Rules 1959 but gives no timeline. * **Amendment-Specific Implementation:** The implementation of this amendment involves the DDA convening the Board, scheduling hearings, reviewing submissions, and considering the feedback in the context of the proposed MPD 2021 amendments. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** * **Expected Outcome of Changes:** The intended outcome of this amendment is a more robust and publicly vetted MPD 2021. By formally incorporating public feedback, the DDA likely aims to create a Master Plan that is more responsive to the needs and concerns of the community. This process is expected to improve public trust and acceptance of the final MPD 2021. **9. Conclusion:** The Delhi Development Authority's notification regarding the appointment of a Board of Enquiry Hearing signifies a commitment to public participation in the ongoing amendment process of the Master Plan for Delhi (MPD) 2021. The establishment of this Board provides a structured mechanism for addressing public feedback and incorporating it into the final version of the plan. This notification highlights the DDA's effort to create a more inclusive and responsive urban planning process. This has significant implications for all those investing in Delhi real estate and development.

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