Delhi Development Authority gets 300 responses

Delhi Development Authority has received more than 300 suggestions and objections to its proposed modifications for Delhi Master Plan 2021. Based on the feedback, DDA is going to hold a public hearing soon on the proposed modifications. Following the Supreme Court’s directive, DDA had on May 26 put the proposed modifications in the public domain for suggestions and objections. The last date for sending them was till Saturday and DDA has received more than 300 responses. In February, DDA had processed the modifications to provide relief to traders facing the ongoing sealing drive by developing control norms for shop-cum-residence plots. On May 15, the apex court allowed the Centre to proceed with the amendments after inviting objections and suggestions from the public for 15 days and considering the feedback. As per the proposed amendments, there would be a uniform Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for both residential and commercial plots. The permissibility of basement for commercial or professional activities will also be there in shop-cum-residential plots as already applicable for mixed use or commercial streets. Other service professionals like IT professionals, real estate agents, matrimonial services have also been permitted to use basement.