## Report on Modifications to the Master Plan for Delhi-2021 Regarding Transportation Development Controls for Metro and Railway Stations
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, published in the Gazette of India on May 17, 2022, which modifies the Master Plan for Delhi-2021 (MPD-2021). The modification pertains to transportation development controls for Metro Stations, RRTS Stations and Railway Stations Terminals, specifically clarifying the definition of “operational structures” associated with these facilities. This amendment aims to provide a more comprehensive list of what constitutes operational structures. The key finding is that this change broadens the scope of what is considered part of the essential infrastructure, likely streamlining approvals and development processes for Metro, RRTS and Railway projects.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide an informative overview of the modifications made to the Master Plan for Delhi-2021 (MPD-2021) concerning transportation development controls, as detailed in the official notification published in the Gazette of India on May 17, 2022. The analysis is based solely on the information provided within the notification text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* **Original Policy Being Amended:** The Master Plan for Delhi-2021 (MPD-2021).
* **Core Objective(s) as Inferred from Text:** To regulate and control the development of transportation infrastructure, specifically Metro Stations, RRTS Stations and Railway Stations Terminals, within Delhi. The original policy seeks to define parameters for acceptable development related to these facilities.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This report covers an amendment to the existing master plan. The amendment concerning transportation development controls suggests a need to clarify what structures are considered "operational" for Metro and Railway Stations. The original definition seemingly lacked sufficient clarity, potentially leading to ambiguities in project approvals and implementation. The amendment likely aims to resolve these ambiguities by providing a more exhaustive list of structures falling under the "operational" category.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This notification modifies Chapter 12.0 of the MPD-2021, which deals with Transportation Development Controls for Metro Stations and Railway Stations Terminals.
* **Specific Part of Original Policy Being Changed:** Section 3 of Chapter 12.0, defining “operational structures” associated with Metro Stations and Railway Stations Terminals.
* **New Rule/Provision:** The list of structures treated as "operational structures" is expanded to include (but not limited to) the following elements:
* All Stations and tracks supporting at grade, elevated and underground including entry structures, ancillary buildings to house DG sets, chilling plants and electric substation, supply exhaust and tunnel ventilation shafts etc.
* Depots and maintenance workshops.
* Traction substations.
* Operational Control Centers.
* Police Station.
* Recruitment and Training Centers for operational and maintenance staff.
* Housing for operational staff and security personnel only.
* Rehabilitation work to be undertaken for the construction of Project.
* Shops in Stations to cater to the public amenities.
* Structures above platform over the foot print of the Stations.
* **Difference/Effect of the Change:** The amendment broadens the definition of "operational structures." This expanded definition likely simplifies the approval process for Metro and Railway projects, as a wider range of associated facilities will now be automatically considered part of the essential infrastructure.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the provided text, the primary stakeholders affected by this amendment include:
* Delhi Development Authority (DDA)
* Metro Rail Corporations (e.g., Delhi Metro Rail Corporation - DMRC)
* Indian Railways
* Construction companies involved in Metro and Railway projects
* Operational and maintenance staff of Metro and Railway facilities
* Security Personnel of Metro and Railway facilities
* Public who use the Metro and Railway stations
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Central Government (Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs) is responsible for enacting the modification, while the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is responsible for implementing the modified Master Plan.
* **Timelines/Procedures:** The modification takes effect from the date of publication in the Gazette of India (May 17, 2022). No specific procedures are detailed in the text.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcome of this amendment is to streamline the development and operational processes for Metro and Railway infrastructure projects. By clarifying and expanding the definition of "operational structures," the amendment aims to:
* Reduce ambiguity in project approvals.
* Facilitate the construction and maintenance of essential facilities associated with Metro and Railway stations.
* Potentially accelerate the expansion and improvement of public transportation infrastructure in Delhi.
**9. Conclusion:**
The modification to the Master Plan for Delhi-2021, concerning transportation development controls for Metro and Railway Stations, represents a refinement of existing regulations. By providing a more comprehensive definition of “operational structures,” the amendment seeks to improve the efficiency of project approvals and implementation, ultimately supporting the development of robust and well-equipped public transportation infrastructure within Delhi.
Key Entities Referenced
Master Plan for Delhi2021: A policy document being modified by the Central Government.
Delhi Development Authority: An organization that published a public notice regarding modifications to the Master Plan for Delhi 2021.
Delhi Development Act, 1957: A legal act that provides the framework for the Delhi Development Authority and the Master Plan.
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs: The government ministry issuing the notification regarding modifications to the Master Plan for Delhi 2021.
New Delhi: The location of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and the place of publication for the Gazette of India.
Gazette of India: The official government publication in which the notification and related public notices are published.
Metro Stations: Transportation hubs covered under Chapter 12.0, regarding transportation development controls.
Railway Stations: Transportation hubs covered under Chapter 12.0, regarding railway development controls.
RRTS Stations: Transportation hubs covered under Chapter 12.0, regarding railway development controls.
Mayapuri, New Delhi: Location of the Government of India Press where the document was printed.
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ऄसाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग II—खण् ड 3—ईप-खण्ड (ii)
PART II—Section 3—Sub-section (ii)
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 2123] नइ ददल्ली, मगं लवार, मइ 17, 2022/विै ाख 27, 1944
No. 2123] NEW DELHI, TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2022/VAISAKHA 27, 1944
अवासन और िहरी काय य मत्रं ालय
(ददल्ली प्रभाग)
ऄजधसचू ना
नइ ददल्ली, 17 मइ, 2022
का. अ. 2238(ऄ).—जबदक केंद्र सरकार न े ददल्ली मास्ट्टर प्लान-2021 (एमपीडी 2021) म ें कुछ संिोधन करन े
का प्रस्ट्ताव दकया था, जजन्ह ें ददल्ली जवकास प्राजधकरण द्वारा ददल्ली जवकास ऄजधजनयम, 1957 (1957 का 61) की धारा
44 के प्रावधानों के ऄनुसार ददनांक 24.10.2020 की सावयजजनक सूचना स ं का.अ. 3803(इ) के रूप म ें भारत के राजपत्र,
ऄसाधारण म ें प्रकाजित दकया था, तादक ईक्त सूचना की तारीख स े पैंतालीस ददनों के भीतर ईक्त ऄजधजनयम की धारा
11-क की ईप-धारा (3) द्वारा अवश्यक अपजियों/सुझावों को अमंजत्रत दकया जा सके।
2. जबदक, प्रस्ट्ताजवत संिोधन के संबंध म ें कोइ अपजि/सुझाव प्राप्त नहीं हुअ ह;ै और
3. जबदक, केंद्र सरकार न े मामले के सभी पहलुओं पर ध्यान स े जवचार करन े के पश्चात, ददल्ली मास्ट्टर प्लान-
2021 को संिोजधत करन े का जनणयय जलया ह।ै
4. ऄतः ऄब, केंद्र सरकार ने ईक्त ऄजधजनयम की धारा 11-क की ईप-धारा (2) के तहत प्रदि िजक्तयों का प्रयोग
करते हुए भारत के राजपत्र म ें आस ऄजधसूचना के प्रकािन की तारीख स े ईक्त ददल्ली मास्ट्टर प्लान-2021 म ें जनम्नजलजखत
संिोधन दकए ह।ैं
3268 GI/2022 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART II—SEC. 3(ii)]
सिं ोधन:
एमपीडी 2021
मौजूदा प्रावधान प्रस्ट्ताजवत संिोधन/अिोधन
ऄध्याय 12.0: पररवहन
मेरो स्ट्टेिनों और रेलव े स्ट्टेिनों/टर्ममनलों के जलए जवकास मेरो स्ट्टेिनों, अरअरटीएस स्ट्टेिनों और रेलवे
जनयंत्रण:
स्ट्टेिनों/टर्ममनलों के जलए जवकास जनयंत्रण:
3. जनम्नजलजखत संरचनाओं को प्रचालनात् मक संरचनाओं 3. जनम्नजलजखत संरचनाओं को प्रचालनात् मक संरचनाओं के
के रूप म ें माना जाएगा: रूप म ेंमाना जाएगा:
i. सभी मेरो स्ट्टेिन और रैक जो ग्रेड, एजलवेटेड और i. सभी स्ट्टेिन और रैक जो ग्रडे , एजलवेटेड और
ऄंडरग्राईंड पर सपोटय करत े ह,ैं जजसम ें प्रवेि ऄंडरग्राईंड पर सपोटय करत े ह,ैं जजसम ें एंरी
संरचना, एंजसलरी जबल्ल्डग टू हाईस डीजी सेट, स्ट्ररचर, एंजसलरी जबल्ल्डग टू हाईस डीजी सेट,
जचल्लग प्लांट और आलेजररक सबस्ट्टेिन, सप्लाइ जचल्लग प्लांट और आलेजररक सबस्ट्टेिन, सप्लाइ
एग्जॉस्ट्ट और टनल वेंरटलेिन िाफ्ट अदद िाजमल एग्जॉस्ट्ट और टनल वेंरटलिे न िाफ्ट अदद
ह।ैं िाजमल ह।ैं
ii. जडपो और रखरखाव काययिालाएं
ii. जडपो और रखरखाव काययिालाए ं
iii. रैरिन सब-स्ट्टेिन
iv. संचालन जनयंत्रण केंद्र iii. रैरिन सब-स्ट्टेिन
v. पुजलस स्ट्टेिन
iv. संचालन जनयंत्रण केंद्र
vi. संचालन और रखरखाव कमयचाररयों के जलए भती
v. पुजलस स्ट्टेिन
और प्रजिक्षण केंद्र
vii. केवल प्रचालन कमयचाररयों और मेरो सुरक्षा vi. संचालन और रखरखाव कमचय ाररयों के जलए
कर्ममयों के जलए अवास भती और प्रजिक्षण केंद्र
viii. मेरो पररयोजना के जनमायण के जलए दकए जान े
vii. केवल प्रचालन कमयचाररयों और सरु क्षा कर्ममयों
वाले पुनवायस काय य
के जलए अवास
ix. सावयजजनक सुजवधाओं को पूरा करने के जलए मेरो
स्ट्टेिनों म ेंदकु ान ें viii. पररयोजना के जनमायण के जलए दकए जाने वाले
x. मेरो स्ट्टेिनों के फुट ल्प्रट पर प्लटे फॉम य के उपर की पुनवायस काय य
संरचनाएं
ix. सावयजजनक सुजवधाओं को पूरा करने के जलए
स्ट्टेिनों म ेंदकु ान ें
x. स्ट्टेिनों के फुट ल्प्रट पर प्लेटफॉम य के उपर की
संरचनाएं
[फा. स.ं के-12011/1/2021-डीडी-I]
वी के कुिवाहा, ऄवर सजचव[भाग II—खण् ड 3(ii)] भारत का राजपत्र : ऄसाधारण 3
MINISTRY OF HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS
(Delhi Division)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 17th May, 2022
S.O. 2238(E).—Whereas, certain modifications which the Central Government proposed to make in make
in the Master Plan for Delhi-2021 which were published the in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, as Public Notice
SO 3803(E) dated 24.10.2020 by the Delhi Development Authority in accordance with the provisions of section 44 of
the Delhi Development Act, 1957 (61 of 1957) inviting objections / suggestions as required by sub-section (3) of
section 11-A of the said Act, within forty five from the date of the said notice.
2. Whereas, no objection/ suggestion has been received with regard to the proposed modification; and
3. Whereas, the Central Government has, after carefully considering all aspects of the matter, decided to
modify the Master Plan for Delhi-2021.
4. Now, therefore, in exercise of the powers conferred under sub-section (2) of Section 11-A of the said
Act, the Central Government hereby makes the following modifications in the said Master Plan for Delhi-2021 with
effect from the date of Publication of this Notification in the Gazette of India:
Modification:
MPD 2021
Existing Provisions Proposed Amendments/Modifications
Chapter 12.0: Transportation
Development Controls for Metro Stations and Railway Development Controls for Metro Stations, RRTS
Stations / Terminals: Stations and Railway Stations / Terminals:
3. The following structures shall be treated as operational 3. The following structures shall be treated as
structures: operational structures:
i. All Metro Stations and tracks supporting at grade, i. All Stations and tracks supporting at grade,
elevated and underground including entry elevated and underground including entry
structures, ancillary buildings to house DG sets, structures, ancillary buildings to house DG sets,
chilling plants and electric substation, supply chilling plants and electric substation, supply
exhaust and tunnel ventilation shafts etc. exhaust and tunnel ventilation shafts etc.
ii. Depots and maintenance workshops. ii. Depots and maintenance workshops.
iii. Traction sub-stations. iii. Traction sub-stations.
iv. Operational Control Centers. iv. Operational Control Centers.
v. Police Station. v. Police Station.
vi. Recruitment and Training Centers for operational vi. Recruitment and Training Centers for
and maintenance staff. operational and maintenance staff.
vii. Housing for operational staff and Metro security vii. Housing for operational staff and security
personnel only. personnel only.
viii. Rehabilitation work to be undertaken for the viii. Rehabilitation work to be undertaken for the
construction of Metro Project. construction of Project.
ix. Shops in Metro Stations to cater to the public ix. Shops in Stations to cater to the public
amenities. amenities.
x. Structures above platform over the foot print of the x. Structures above platform over the foot print of
Metro Stations. the Stations.
[F. No. K-12011/1/2021-DD-I]
V. K. KUSHWAHA, Under Secy.
Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064
and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.