Ministry : Delhi Development Authority (Master Plan Section)
Part III-Section 4
Subject : Extra Ordinary
Overview: Delhi Development Authority (DDA) Master Plan 2021 Modification Public Notice
This Extraordinary Gazette of India announces a public notification by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) regarding proposed modifications to the Delhi Master Plan-2021 under Section 11-A of the Delhi Development Act, 1957. The core purpose is to introduce a Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Policy aimed at promoting sustainable urban growth, optimizing land use around mass transit corridors and stations, and improving infrastructure through planned development. The publication invites public objections and suggestions for a period of 45 days.
Key Points
- Policy Introduction: Announces a Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Policy for Delhi to leverage public transit infrastructure for sustainable mobility and compact mixed-use development.
- TOD Zone Definition: Defines TOD zones as areas within 500m of metro corridors/RRTS/railway stations and outlines excluded areas (e.g., environmental zones, heritage sites, cantonment).
- Eligibility & Norms: Sets criteria for TOD plots (minimum 2000 sq.m., 50% within zone, 18m road access), FAR (base 400, max 500 with additional charges), and use mix (65% residential <100 sq.m., 10% neighborhood commercial, 25% other).
- Implementation Framework: Establishes a DDA Committee (Vice Chairman-led) for project approval within 60 days via the Online Building Plan Sanction Portal (OBPS), with a dedicated TOD Fund and portal.
- Charges & Compliance: Introduces uniform TOD charges of ₹10,000 per sq.m. of FAR, payable at submission, covering various development charges, with provisions for public parking, green space, and active frontage.
Summary
The DDA’s public notice seeks feedback on modifying the Delhi Master Plan-2021 by implementing a Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) policy. If approved, the policy would allow higher density development (FAR up to 500) around transit hubs, streamline approvals through a dedicated committee and online portal, and mandate sustainable urban design standards. The 45-day public consultation period invites objections and suggestions, with implications for urban growth, infrastructure investment, and land use in Delhi.
