Whereas certain modifications which the Central Government proposed to make in the Master Plan for Delhi MPD 2021 Zonal Development Plan

## Report on Amendment to Master Plan for Delhi MPD-2021 Zonal Development Plan (ZDP) of Zone PI **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a notification issued by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs regarding a modification to the Master Plan for Delhi (MPD-2021) Zonal Development Plan (ZDP) of Zone PI. The core purpose of this amendment is to change the land use designation of a specific area within Sector G3 and G4 of Narela, from Residential (RD) to Utility (U4). The report details the specific location, boundaries, and inferred implementation aspects of this land use change. The key finding is that this amendment aims to facilitate utility development in a previously designated residential area. **2. Introduction:** The purpose of this report is to provide an informative analysis of the notification published in the Gazette of India Extraordinary on June 18, 2025, concerning modifications to the Master Plan for Delhi (MPD-2021) Zonal Development Plan (ZDP) of Zone PI. This analysis is based solely on the information provided within the notification. **3. Policy Overview:** * This notification constitutes an **amendment** to the existing Master Plan for Delhi (MPD-2021) Zonal Development Plan (ZDP) of Zone PI. * The core objective of this amendment, as inferred from the text, is to **modify the land use designation** of a specific area within Zone PI to accommodate utility development. **4. Background and Rationale:** The provided text does not explicitly state the rationale for this amendment. However, it can be inferred that the reason for changing the land use of the specific area from Residential (RD) to Utility (U4) is to likely facilitate the development or expansion of utility infrastructure within Zone PI. This could be due to increased demand for utilities, a strategic shift in urban planning, or the unsuitability of the area for residential development for some reason (although the text does not state this). **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** This notification specifically amends the MPD-2021 ZDP of Zone PI by changing the designated land use for a specific area. * **Specific Part of the Original Policy Being Changed:** The land use designation for a specified area within Sector G3 and G4 of Narela, falling within Zone PI, is being altered. * **New Rule/Provision:** The land use of the area described in the table is changed from Residential (RD) to Utility (U4). * **Difference/Effect of the Change:** The amendment allows for the development of utility infrastructure in an area previously designated for residential use. This will likely prevent residential construction in this specific area and open the door for utility-related construction projects. Specifically, the land use change affects the following area: | Parameter | Details | | ----------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | **Location** | Sector G3, G4, Narela | | **Area** | Above 8.50 Hectares | | **Land Use Change** | From Residential (RD) to Utility (U4) | | **Boundaries** | North: Approx. 9 M wide UERII 100 M wide Road and adjacent to Railway TrackSouth: Green Belt along UERII 100 M wide RoadEast: Proposed 40 M Wide RoadWest: Village Holambi Kalan | **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** Based on the text, the following stakeholders are directly affected by this amendment: * **Project Proponents and Concessionaires:** Those interested in developing utility infrastructure in the designated area. * **Residents of Narela (indirectly):** The change in land use may impact the availability of residential land or access to utilities in the broader Narela area. * **Delhi Development Authority (DDA):** The DDA is responsible for implementing the Master Plan and Zonal Development Plans. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs issued the notification. The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is implicitly involved due to its role in managing the Master Plan. Project Proponent and Concessionaire are also responsible for implementation. * **Timelines/Procedures:** The modification is effective from the date of publication of the notification (June 18, 2025). The Project Proponent and Concessionaire must obtain all statutory clearances. This implies an application and approval process with relevant authorities. * **Specific to the Changes:** The implementation of the land use change requires the relevant authorities to approve utility development projects in the area, taking into account the new land use designation. **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The likely intended outcome of this amendment is to: * Facilitate the development of utility infrastructure in the specified area of Zone PI. * Potentially improve utility services for the surrounding areas, although the text does not explicitly state this. * Limit future residential development in the specified area. * Potentially increase surrounding land values based on available utilities. **9. Conclusion:** The notification analyzed in this report represents an amendment to the Master Plan for Delhi MPD-2021 Zonal Development Plan (ZDP) of Zone PI. The key change is the re-designation of a specific area from Residential (RD) to Utility (U4). This amendment is significant because it enables utility development in an area previously earmarked for residential purposes, potentially impacting the development trajectory of Zone PI and the surrounding regions. It is important for stakeholders, especially project proponents and concessionaires, to be aware of these changes and their implications for future development activities.

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