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6. Police Firing Range (To be located in fringe

7. Police Camp area)
8. Interstate Bus Terminus (ISBT) As per requirement 10.0
9. International Conventional Centre At city level As per requirement
10. Fire Training Institute/ College City level (One site in
Upto 5.0
Urban Extension)
11. Disaster Management Centre 1 for each administrative Upto 5.0 Ha. Including
zone. suitable open area (2Ha) for
soft parking, temporary
shelter, parade ground etc.]
12. Exhibition-cum-Fair Ground 2 sites in Urban Up to 40.0 each
Extension.
13. Religious Centre 1 25 lakh population 4.0
14. Integrated Office Complex 1 for each administrative 1.5
zone.
15. Amusement Park Up to 10 ha. in District Park.

16. International Sports Complex About 200 Ha to be reserved wherever possible in Urban
Extension.
17. Veterinary Institute As per Veterinary Council of India / Ministry norms
(subject to availability of land.
Note:
i) Post office counter, telegraph office, courier service counter, Internet counter, bank
counter / ATM permitted in all use zones / under mixed use as per requirement.
ii) These are suggestive norms and lower norms could be adopted in built up areas /
special areas, etc.
iii) For the Zonal Development Plans in Urban Extension, the facility belts/corridors
shall be detailed out in the layout plans.

3.3 REDEVELOPMENT OF EXISTING URBAN AREA

The scope for development of urban extensions on a large scale is restricted due to
limitations of buildable / urbanizable land in Delhi. Therefore, the option of
redevelopment through a process of reorganisation and utilisation of the land
already developed will be a major element of the overall city development plan.

A redevelopment strategy for accommodating more population in a planned

manner is to be taken up on priority in all use zones for efficient and optimum
utilization of the existing urban land, both in planned and unplanned areas. This
would have to be based on provision of infrastructure viz. water supply, sewerage,
road network, open spaces and the essential social infrastructure.

To encourage the growth impulse for regeneration in the target redevelopment

areas, the possible incentives and modalities recommended include grant of
planning permission at the scheme level with permission to reorganize / pool
properties for planning purposes, provision of social infrastructure through
Transferable Development Rights or Accommodation Reservation and reduced
space standards for unplanned areas, enhanced FAR for specified redevelopment

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areas and application of flexible concept of mix-use zones in Special Area &
Villages on scheme basis.

3.3.1 REDEVELOPMENT STRATEGY

The target areas for redevelopment will have to be identified on the basis of
their need for up-gradation and potential for development. Redevelopment
Schemes will be prepared by the respective local body / land owners /
residents. The concerned local body should promote private land owners to
take up assembly and redevelopment of 1[land as per the criteria below].
Some of the areas identified are:

3.3.1.1 Planned Areas

A. Influence Zone along MRTS 2[...] Corridor
3[The] growth of Delhi has 2[...] over the years has been on

the ring and radial pattern with reliance on road based public
transport. The development envisaged by the previous Plans
was poly nodal with 3[a] hierarchy of Commercial Centres
located either on ring or radial roads. The proposed MRTS
network will bring sizable urban area within walking
distance from the proposed stations. This will have an impact
on the existing structure of the city and consequently its
development. This changed scenario provides opportunities
for city restructuring and optimum utilization of the land
along the MRTS corridors. In this process, a sizable
proportion of the additional population with requisite
facilities and employment can be absorbed along these
corridors.

Influence Zone along MRTS corridor is envisaged as intensive

development zone. 4[The concept of Transit Oriented
Development shall be adopted for development within the
Influence Zone, such that maximum number of people can
live, work or find means of recreation within walking /
cycling distance of the MRTS corridors / stations.] The
scheme for 1[Development /] Redevelopment of Influence
Zone shall be prepared 5[as per Chapter 20.0 Transit Oriented
Development.]

B. Re-densification of low-density areas

1 Modified vide S.O. 1914(E) dated 14-07-2015

2 Deleted vide S.O. 1914(E) dated 14-07-2015
3 Added vide S.O. 1914(E) dated 14-07-2015

4 Modified vide S.O. 1914(E) dated 14-07-2015

5 Modified as S.O. 4614 (E) dated 24-12-2019

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There is a large proportion of underused land with a number

of vacant sites as well as dilapidated built-up areas lying
vacant in the city. Many of such areas are owned by
Government of India. Such areas are recommended to be
planned for redevelopment with higher density in order to
make optimum use of land resource as per the prescribed
norms.

C. Redevelopment of Other Developed areas

In Delhi, including New Delhi (NDMC area), a large number of
housing, commercial and industrial areas are old and
characterized by poor structural condition, sub-optimal
utilisation of land, congestion, poor urban form, inadequate
infrastructure services, lack of community facilities, etc.
These are to be redeveloped as per the prescribed norms and
development controls and with the initiative / consultation
with the Residents' society / RWA / Traders' Associations.

3.3.1.2 Special Area

The Special Area as defined in the Plan has been divided into three
separate parts, namely (i) Walled City (ii) Walled City and
Extension and (iii) Karol Bagh. These are characterized by a mix of
different land uses and have similarities in compact built form,
narrow circulation space and low-rise high-density developments,
mainly accommodating residential, commercial - both retail or
wholesale and industrial uses. Therefore, it is important that the
areas, which are already established with identified uses, continue
to play an active economic role. The Authority may further
designate certain other areas as 'Special Area'.

The strategy is to provide suitable framework for allowing mix-use

activities appropriate to the character of the areas as per the
individual schemes having greater flexibility in terms of permitting
variety of uses namely, commercial use (shops, offices, banks etc.),
household industries or outlets for specialized services etc.
However, the criterion of selection of the mix-use activities shall be
as per Mixed Use Regulations.

Required parking and open spaces will have to be provided as per

the norms, while reduced space norms for other facilities may be
accepted. The redevelopment areas should ensure modern
services and amenities, thereby eliminating risk generating
structures and activities.

The regulations for Special Area shall be different from other

areas. All these areas are to be brought within the planning

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purview. For this, the owners can jointly redevelop on the basis of
the norms and regulations to be prescribed.

A. Shahjahanabad (Walled City)

The most important part of the Special Area is the traditional
City of Shahjahanabad, part of which is a core of the business
district. The area is prone to commercialisation, particularly
with improved accessibility due to the MRTS. The Plan
proposes to regulate and shift noxious and hazardous
wholesale trades and industrial activity from this area.

Traditional areas in Walled City need special treatment to

conserve its heritage value while retaining the residential
character. Redevelopment of government owned katras is to
be taken on priority. However, redevelopment would also be
promoted in privately owned katras simultaneously.
Permission of activities in use premises and building control
regulations shall be as follows:
i) The area surrendered for public facilities or for heritage
value to be used as tradable FAR.
ii) Street pattern:
iii) The street pattern in residential area is proposed to be
restructured with linkages from the metro stations. The
minimum road width and prioritizing of road widening
are dictated by fire and other disaster management
criteria. The streets, having 30m to 50m lengths, shall
have a minimum of 3m width and streets having more
than 50m length shall have a minimum of 4.5m width.
Common facilities shall be located with linkages to
pedestrian roads and metro stations.
iv) Subject to preparation and approval of an Integrated
Redevelopment Scheme, higher FAR and other
development controls can be considered. This provision
is also subject to requirement of heritage controls,
parking, accessibility of emergency vehicles and basic
services.

B. Walled City Extension

Pahar Ganj, Sadar Bazar, Roshanara Road and their adjoining
areas comprise the Walled City and Extension. These are old
congested built-up areas and for up-gradation of the
environment in these areas, minimum level of infrastructure
and parking facilities should be provided.

The redevelopment in these areas shall be in accordance with

the respective comprehensive redevelopment schemes with
conservative surgery as a planning tool, as far as possible.

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In the Special Area Plan, use zones have been marked in

different pockets of the `Other Urban Renewal Areas'. These
pockets shall be planned for the respective use zones
assigned. The redevelopment schemes for different use
zones shall generally adopt regulations prescribed in the
Development Code except in cases where special provisions
have been made / proposed in this Plan.

C. Karol Bagh
Karol Bagh has become one of the important commercial
centre outside the Walled City. The invasion of commercial
activity has pushed out the residential use substantially.
Karol Bagh area is due for comprehensive redevelopment on
the basis of mixed-use concept with provisions of parking and
up-gradation of facilities and utilities. The gridiron pattern
should be treated as an asset to regulate and pedestrianize
the traffic movement.

3.3.1.3 Unplanned Areas

A. Slum and JJ Clusters, Resettlement Colonies and
Unauthorised Colonies
In-situ up-gradation of the land pockets of slum and JJ
Clusters, which are not required for public / priority use is
the first option for provision of affordable housing for
rehabilitation of squatters. Resettlement colonies though
planned, are also to be upgraded in a similar way for
infrastructure provision. Similarly, unauthorized colonies
slated for regularization are also proposed to be improved
through redevelopment by ensuring participation of the
inhabitants.

B. Villages
The villages in Delhi have undergone significant physical and
functional transformation related with their specific location.
Villages are characterized by a mix of different land uses and
have similarities in compact built form, narrow circulation
space and low-rise high-density developments. These mainly
accommodate residential, commercial and industrial uses and
function as a mix. It is important that these areas, which are
already established with identified uses, continue to play an
active economic role.

Comprehensive schemes for the development of villages

should be prepared by the concerned local bodies with the
aim of provision of optimal facilities and services within the
abadis and integration with the surrounding areas. Towards
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villages should be carefully planned, wherever necessary for

the provision of services and green / open areas, circulation,
etc. This aspect should also be kept in view while preparing
layout plans for urban extension areas.

For provision of social and educational facilities, reduced

space standards shall be adopted. The facilities like
community hall, dispensary etc. may be grouped together
depending on the availability land. Small shops shall be
permissible in residential plots on ground floor as per
provisions of Mixed Use Regulations in village abadi including
rural (para 15.6.3).

3.3.2 1[POLICY] FOR REDEVELOPMENT SCHEMES

The basic objective of redevelopment is to upgrade the area by

implementing specific schemes on the basis of existing physical and socio-
economic conditions in the following way:

i) Influence Zone along MRTS Corridor and the Sub-Zones for

redevelopment and renewal should be identified on the basis of
physical features such as metro, roads, drains, high tension lines and
control zones of Monuments / Heritage areas, etc. 2[and designated as
TOD 3{Node} Zone with additional norms applicable as per 1{Chapter
20.0 Transit Oriented Development.}]

ii) The residents / cooperative societies / private developers should get

the layout and services plan prepared in consultation with the
concerned authority for approval.

iii) Within the overall Redevelopment / Regularisation plans, building

plan approval shall be at following two stages:
a) Planning Permission for an area of around 4 Ha. 4[However, in
1{Influence Zone of TOD Node, TOD} schemes shall be 1{as per

Chapter 20.0 Transit Oriented Development.}] This permission

may not be required in case an approved layout /
Redevelopment / Regularisation plan exists.
b)
1. Cluster Block 2[approval may be given to DE] for a
minimum area of 3000 sq.m. 2[only if an approved influence
zone plan or integrated scheme for the area exists.] The
owners should pool together and reorganise their

1 Modified vide S.O. 1914(E) dated 14-07-2015

2 Added vide S.O. 1914(E) dated 14-07-2015
3 Modified as S.O. 4614 (E) dated 24-12-2019
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individual properties so as to provide minimum 30% of

area as common green / soft parking besides circulation
areas and common facilities.
1[...]

2. Individual buildings shall be given sanction by the

concerned authority within the framework of cluster block
2[approval 1{as per applicable policy.}]

c) The norms of Group Housing with respect to ground coverage,

basement, parking, setbacks etc. (except FAR) shall be applicable
1[in all areas except TOD Zone where TOD norms shall be

applicable.]

iv) Amalgamation and reconstitution of the plots for planning purpose

will be permitted.

v) To incentivise the redevelopment a maximum overall FAR of 50%

over and above the existing permissible FAR on individual plots
subject to a maximum of 400 shall be permissible. Higher FAR shall
however not be permissible in redevelopment of Lutyens Bungalow
Zone, Civil Lines Bungalows Area and Monument regulated Zone. 2[In
case of residential premises, wherever dwelling units are proposed,
the number of dwelling units may increase in same proportion as
FAR]

vi) In case of plots with service lanes, the lane area may be included in the
scheme. However, no FAR / coverage will be granted and the area
shall be used as public area.

vii) The standards of housing density, minimum width of roads and

community facilities can be relaxed, wherever justified, by planning
considerations (e.g., pedestrianization of the area).

viii) The Public and Semi-public uses and services like hospitals 3[/ tertiary
health care centres], dispensaries, colleges, schools, police stations,
fire stations, post offices, local government offices, parking etc. shall
be retained in their present locations as far as possible and if not,
relocated as part of the redevelopment scheme. Alternative sites shall
be indicated in the Redevelopment Schemes / Zonal Development
Plans. Any change or addition thereof shall be in accordance with the
overall policy frame prescribed in the plan.

ix) Reduced space standards may be adopted for community facilities /

social infrastructure for the areas mentioned in 4.2.2.2 B sub para (ii)

1 Deleted vide S.O. 4614 (E) dated 24-12-2019

2 Added vide S.O. 2690 (E) dated 11-08-2016
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'social'. The land required for any public purpose may be acquired
with the consent of the owner through issue of Development Rights
Certificate in lieu of payment towards cost of land as per the
prescribed regulations. The concept of Accommodation Reservation
i.e. allowing construction of community facilities without counting in
FAR may also be utilized.

x) Subject to preparation and approval of integrated / comprehensive

Redevelopment schemes and provision of parking and services,
1[upto] 10% of the FAR may be allowed for commercial use and 10%

of the FAR for community facilities with a view to trigger a process of

self-generating redevelopment.
• 2[Within TOD Node, the permissible mix of uses within FAR
utilization and indicative mix of uses shall be as per Chapter 20.0
Transit Oriented Development.]

xi) The circulation pattern should include segregation of pedestrian and

vehicular traffic, entry control, access of emergency vehicles to every
block, provision of adequate parking etc.

xii) Appropriate levies for increased FAR, and landuse conversion shall be
charged from the beneficiaries by the competent authority as per
prevailing rules / orders.

xiii) Urban Design and Heritage 2[Conservation] to be ensured as per the

1[regulations /] guidelines.

xiv) The land use shall be governed as per the Master Plan / Zonal
Development Plan. The non-residential use will be permitted as per
the provisions of the Mixed Use Regulations and Special Area
Regulations. 1[The MRTS Influence Zone shall be designated as TOD
Zone and norms shall be applicable as per Section 12.18.]

3 [...]
--- x---x---x---x---x---

1 Modified vide S.O. 4614(E) dated 24-12-2019

2 Added vide S.O. 1914 (E) dated 14-07-2015
3 Deleted vide S.O. 4614 (E) dated 24-12-2019

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4.0 SHELTER

The policy regarding “Shelter” is based on the goal of ensuring ‘Shelter for All’ by
harnessing the potential of the public, private / corporate and household sectors. It
aims to ensure effective housing and shelter options for all citizens, especially for the
vulnerable groups and the poor, by creation of adequate housing stock on either rental
or ownership basis. It envisages the role of the public agencies as facilitator through
policy and strategic interventions.

Housing has a strong spatial relationship with employment, social services and
other urban activities. The policy for development of housing could act as major tool for
influencing the efficiency and equity of urban areas, besides its direct role in the
provision of shelter.

4.1 HOUSING NEED

As per the Census 2001, Delhi has 24.5 lakh Census houses under the category of
residence and residence-cum-other uses, in which 25.5 lakh households are
residing. This reflects a net housing shortage of about 1.0 lakh houses / dwelling
units. The households are accommodated in a variety of housing types including
different categories of planned built housing, squatter settlements, unauthorized
colonies, traditional areas and villages. The Sub-group on Shelter noted that up to
the year 1991, the contribution to housing stock through institutional agencies
was only 53% (excluding squatter housing). Therefore, the component of housing
through non-institutional sources, viz., unauthorized colonies, squatter / JJ
clusters, etc., is quite significant. This trend has continued in the current decade as
well and has to be kept in view while determining the plan and strategy for
housing.

Based on the projected population of 230 lakh by 2021, the estimated additional
housing stock required will be around 24 lakh dwelling units. This includes an
estimated housing requirement of 20 lakh dwelling units for additional population
and backlog of about 4 lakh units comprising of 1 lakh net shortage and the rest by
dilapidated and Kutcha structures requiring replacement.

It has also been assessed that around 40% of housing need can potentially be
satisfied through redevelopment / up-gradation of existing areas of Delhi. This
may be met in the present urban limits of A to H zones and in the sub cities of
Dwarka, Rohini and Narela. This implies that the remaining 60% of the
requirement would have to be met through 14.4 lakh new housing units to be
provided in new areas. In order to ensure that housing need is accommodated in
the urban extension, the Zonal Plans for 2021 should be prepared within 12
months.

Keeping in view the socio-economic composition of the population, it is estimated

that around 50-55% of the housing requirement would be for the urban poor and

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the economically weaker sections in the form of houses of two rooms or less.
Based on past experience it is necessary to distinguish between the urban poor
comprising the inhabitants of squatter settlements / pavement dwellers, etc. and
other economically weaker sections of the society, conventionally classified in the
form of EWS, LIG, etc. The role of the government would have to be both as a
provider and facilitator. The category of the urban poor is to be broadly catered in
old and new urban areas through up-gradation of old / traditional areas,
employers and industrial housing, group housing and also in unauthorised
regularised colony infills.

A possible indicative scenario in terms of mode of housing supply in different

types of development for the next two decades emerges as under:

Table 4.1 Indicative Distribution of Housing Types

Housing Component (%)

Housing Type Development Agencies
EWS / LIG Others Total
Slum & JJ - In-situ Public, Private, Co-op 25 - 25
Rehabilitation Relocation / Society
Reconstruction & Up-
gradation
Houses on Independent Plots Public, Private 4 4 8
& Redevelopment
Group Housing (Min. 35% of Public, Private, Co-op 14 28 42
total DUs mandatory 2 room Society
or less)
Employer Housing Central / State Govt. 2 2 4
Unauthorised Regularised Co-op Society/ Residents’ 6 9 15
colonies infill Association / Private
Other Housing areas, Up- Public, Private, Co-op 3 3 6
gradation of Old areas/ Society
Traditional areas/ Villages
TOTAL 54 46 100

4.2 HOUSING STRATEGY

The proposed housing strategy incorporates specific approaches for development

of new housing areas, up-gradation and re-densification through redevelopment of
existing housing areas including unauthorized colonies, housing in villages and
Special Area. Looking at the possible distribution of housing types, the future
requirement of shelter provision will be dominated by small dwelling units. In
view of the limited availability of land and increased requirement of housing,
plotted residential development shall be discouraged.

It is proposed to adopt a multi-pronged housing strategy for provision of housing

stock and for delivery of serviced land, involving the private sector to a significant
extent, public agencies and co-operative societies etc. The overall responsibility for
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provision of land and facilitation of adequate housing to meet the projected

demand lies with the DDA in collaboration with GNCTD and other agencies.

Planning norms, land use zoning, density, FAR, and building controls have been
reviewed for housing, both in new areas to be opened up and for redevelopment of
existing areas. In the context of housing strategy, it is essential to optimise
utilization of land and space with a view to increasing net residential density.
These norms and controls should also be reviewed periodically (preferably every
five years) by DDA and suitably modified / updated to meet the requirements of
the citizens. It has been observed that the practice of prescribing FAR / density
norms without distinguishing between housing categories in terms of plinth area,
can result in over population or under population on the one hand, and non-
optimal design and under-utilisation of the utility network, on the other. The
norms should provide options to achieve the density and FAR both in Ground + 3
or 4 storeyed walk-up structures, without lift or in high-rise construction. 1[]

2[As the development of housing in new area or redevelopment of existing housing

stock in built up area to be taken by the Public Agencies, Society or private
developers the upper limit of density be taken as 200 DUs/ha.(900pph) with
flexible Dwelling Unit sizes to achieve optimal utilization of land. The density for
Slum & JJ clusters (In-situ up-gradation/ Rehabilitation/ Redevelopment of Slum &
JJ Clusters, Resettlement Colonies) and EWS Public Housing Schemes be maximum
900 DUs/ ha.]

The Central Government may relax density and other norms in consultation with
DDA for public housing and projects of national importance.

In case of plotted development, the permissible number of dwelling units will be as

prescribed for different plot sizes given in the development controls.

In case of Bungalow area (Part zone D) any residential density in group housing
pockets shall be prescribed on the basis of detailed scheme.

In case of Civil Lines Bungalow Area, the development controls for group housing
shall be as prescribed in the Zonal Development Plan of zone ‘C’.

To make the construction activity more environment friendly, the choice of

alternative building materials and techniques have to be reoriented and promoted
for construction activity. Building technology parks and mobile expositions for
cost effective materials and techniques are to be explored for new housing areas
and redevelopment schemes. Standard specifications may also be incorporated in
the Government Schedule and may be adopted for public buildings and housing
schemes.

1Deleted vide S.O. 1215 (E) dated 13-05-2013

2Added vide S.O. 1215 (E) dated 13-05-2013 and modified vide S.O. 2894 dated 23-09-2013
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4.2.1 NEW HOUSING AREAS

Even if the assumptions regarding the extent of housing that could be met
by redevelopment of the existing areas actually materialize, there would
still be a need for the development of housing to the extent of at least
75,000 DUs per annum in different categories. This implies that specific
plans would have to be evolved by DDA with the approval of the Competent
Authority and action be taken with reference to the following:
(i) Determination of area requirement;
(ii) Identification of the areas for urbanization / housing development;
(iii) Evolving the pattern and norms for new housing development;
(iv) The mode and manner of development, and the roles of the private
and public sectors in this process.

As already indicated, more than 50% of the new housing would be in the
form of one and two room units with average plinth area of about 25 sq.m.
to 40 sq.m. The average plinth area per house to be achieved in various
neighbourhoods will also depend on composition of various income groups
to be accommodated in the composite housing schemes.

The policy should indicate that EWS & LIG houses after construction by a
private group shall be handed over to the nodal agency/ agencies and these
should be allotted to eligible beneficiaries.

The new housing developed through the aforementioned methods should

be based on a composite area basis and should cater to the special needs of
elderly, handicapped and single occupants. With these aspects and
planning norms, the land required to be developed in new housing will be
to the tune of around 450-500 ha. per annum.

4.2.2 RESTRUCTURING AND UP-GRADATION OF THE EXISTING AREAS

In Delhi, a large number of areas are old and are characterized by poor
structural condition of buildings, sub-optimal utilisation of land, congestion,
poor urban form, inadequate infrastructure services, lack of community
facilities, etc. The housing stock in both planned and unplanned areas can
be enhanced through various approaches as given below.

4.2.2.1 Planned Areas

A. Plotted / Group Housing

The flats built by DDA, particularly those, which have become
aged, may be redeveloped with permission and subject to the
condition that the structural safety of other flats is not
impinged. Already developed group housing inclusive of
public (DDA and others), co-operative housing may be
redeveloped on the basis of prescribed norms and

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regulations by formulating co-operative societies or self-

managing communities. The funds for redevelopment should
be contributed by the residents.

B. Employer Housing
In Delhi after Independence, substantial areas were
developed at low density and have potential for densification.
These are mainly government and cantonment areas. In
order to optimally utilise these prime lands there is need of
intensive development. On a conservative estimate the
present housing stock can be increased to more than double.
Infrastructure enhancement and provision for additional
housing can be financed from the funds generated through
cross-subsidisation between commercial and residential use
for EWS and LIG categories.

C. Bungalow Area
Lutyens’ Bungalow Zone comprises of large size plots and has
a very pleasant green environment. The essential character of
wide avenues, large plots, extensive landscape and low rise
development, has a heritage value which has to be conserved.
Mixed use, high intensity development along MRTS corridor
and de-densification of trees / reduction of green cover is not
permitted at all. The strategy for development in this zone
will be as per the approved plans and the LBZ guidelines, as
may be issued by the Government of India from time to time.

Civil Lines also has Bungalow Area of which the basic

character has to be maintained.

1[D. Low Density Residential Area

The majority of Farm Houses in the urban extension areas are
located on lands where ground water has already been
severely depleted or close to such depletion. Further,
intensification of residential density and heavy additional
load on civic infrastructure such as water supply, Drainage,
Sewerage, Parking etc. is highly undesirable in such areas
from environmental considerations. Therefore, villages
containing existing farm houses clusters are notified as “Low
Density Residential Area” (list of village at Annexure- 4.0 (I).
Low Density Residential Plots are also allowed in the village
falling in Green belt (list of villages in Green Belt at Annexure-
4.0 (II).]

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4.2.2.2 Traditional Inner City and Unplanned Areas

The congested areas of the city have a predominant residential

component like Shahjehanabad (Walled City), and its Extensions,
Karol Bagh (Special Area) and villages. The unauthorised /
regularised colonies, which are unplanned areas, have a role to
play as a housing stock provider. All these areas should be
redeveloped ensuring modern services and amenities for a safe
residential environment and in the process, eliminating risk prone
structures and activities. The owners can jointly redevelop the
areas based on the prescribed guidelines.

A. Special Area and Villages

The Old City areas, Shahjehanabad (Walled City), and its
Extensions, Karol Bagh (designated as Special Area) are fast
changing their residential character to non-residential use,
but still have a residential component. The non-residential
uses of varying degrees have developed with time depending
on their location, related with accessibility and the
established trade.

In the case of traditional inner city areas, it is essential first to

distinguish between the heritage segment of the area and the
non-heritage segment of the area. Well-designed Special
Area Redevelopment Schemes must be prepared for
traditional areas giving the development control parameters
for the heritage areas keeping in view archaeological norms /
architectural character and general parameters for the non-
heritage segment of the traditional area. Each Special Area
Redevelopment Scheme should entail an enumeration of the
monuments and old buildings within the heritage areas,
which must be conserved. The 1[concerned municipal body]
is the nodal agency who should prepare Special Area
Redevelopment Schemes for all traditional areas within a
time frame.

The basic objective of Special Area Redevelopment Scheme in

traditional areas is to bring about in situ improvements
which help in improving architectural character of the area,
i.e., design and layout, as well as revitalising trade and
commerce in the area.

The villages are also considered at par with these as they also
have the same traits. The socio-economic changes in these old

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unplanned areas, especially in villages, have been substantial.

The redevelopment plans should ensure that the
permissibility of mixed use zoning at property or within the
premise level is compatible to the predominant residential
areas.

B. Unauthorised / Regularised Unauthorised Colonies

Unauthorised colonies in Delhi pose a serious human
problem as a huge population is living in these colonies. The
issue of existing unauthorized colonies has engaged attention
since the mid-seventies when a policy for regularization was
formulated. 567 out of 607 listed unauthorized colonies were
regularised till October 1993, but many more unauthorized
colonies have come up since then. Such colonies are to be
identified by the Govt. of NCTD.

The present method of regularization of unauthorized

colonies is by the provision of basic infrastructure to improve
the environment. However, regularization has not really
brought in any tangible improvement. Effectively, the process
has only led to de-facto tenure rights on the land and access
to services.

In all unauthorised colonies whether on private or public

land, regularization should be done as per the government
orders issued from time to time. It must be ensured that for
improvement of physical and social infrastructure, the
minimum necessary / feasible level of services and
community facilities are provided.
(i) Physical: Plans for provision of services shall be
prepared by the concerned local bodies.
(ii) Social: For provision of social facilities, reduced space
standards shall be adopted. Depending on the
availability of land, facilities like community hall,
dispensary etc. can be grouped together.
a) Primary school 800sq.m. per 5000 population
b) Sr. Secondary School 2000sq.m per 10000 population
The above norms can be further relaxed for existing
recognised schools on the basis of minimum norms
prescribed by the Education Department, GNCTD /
Central Board of Secondary Education.
c) The following facilities can be clubbed in a
composite facility centre (500-1000 sqm.)
(i) Multi-purpose community hall - 100 sqm.
(ii) BastiVikas Kendra - 100 sqm.
(iii) Religious site - 100 sqm.
(iv) Police Post - 100 sqm.

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(v) Health Centre - 100 sqm.

(vi) Park/Shishu Vatika- 200 sqm.
(vii) Area for essential retail outlets e.g., Milk Booth,
Fair Price Shop, Kerosene shop, etc. may be
provided.
(viii) Provisions for informal trade units and weekly
market to be made, wherever necessary.
1[d)In case separate facility plots as per MPD norms are

not feasible, the facilities may be clubbed and

provided on the basis of ground realities and also by
using the concept of Accommodation Reservation
(AR).]

4.2.3 HOUSING FOR URBAN POOR

The category of urban poor for purpose of the Plan would mainly comprise
the inhabitants of squatter settlements and informal service providers.
Such services could include domestic help, hawkers and vendors, low paid
workers in the industrial, commercial and trade / business sectors, etc.
These include both existing population and future migrants. In terms of
housing requirements of the city, this continues to be the single biggest
challenge and would require a mix of approaches and innovative solutions.

4.2.3.1 Rehabilitation / Relocation of Slum & JJ Clusters

In so far as the existing squatter settlements are concerned, the

present three-fold strategy of relocation from areas required for
public purpose, in-situ up-gradation at other sites to be selected on
the basis of specific parameters and environmental up-gradation
to basic minimum standards shall be allowed as an interim
measure. Rest of the clusters, till they are covered by either of the
first two components of the strategy, should be continued.

During the Plan period 1981-2001, sites and services approach

based relocation was employed in which resettlement of squatter
slums was done on 18 sqm and 12.5 sqm. plots (transit
accommodation)allotted to eligible persons on licence basis. This
has led to a number of aberrations and there are several aspects,
due to which this approach needs to be progressively abandoned
and substituted by an alternate approach. Broadly, speaking this
alternate approach should have the following components:

(i) Resettlement, whether in the form of in-situ up-gradation or

relocation, should be based mainly on built up
accommodation of around 25 sq. m with common areas and

1Added vide S.O. 2890(E) dated 23-09-2013

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facilities, rather than on the model of horizontal plotted

development.

(ii) The concept of land as a resource should be adopted to

develop such accommodation with private sector
participation and investment, to the extent possible.

(iii) Incentives by way of higher FAR, part commercial use of the

land and, if necessary and feasible, Transfer of Development
Rights should be provided.

(iv) A cooperative resettlement model with adequate safeguards

may be adopted with tenure rights being provided through
the institution of Co-operative Societies.
(v) The provision of accommodation should be based on cost
with suitable arrangements for funding / financing, keeping
in view the aspect of affordability and capacity to pay.

(vi) In cases of relocation, the sites should be identified with a

view to develop relatively small clusters in a manner that
they can be integrated with the overall planned development
of the area, particularly keeping in view the availability of
employment avenues in the vicinity. Very large resettlement
sites could lead to a phenomenon of planned slums.

(vii) Suitable arrangement for temporary transit accommodation

for families to be rehabilitated should be made. This may
preferably be near or at the same site and the utilization of
these may be synchronised with the phases of
implementation of the scheme of in-situ up-gradation.

(viii) Community Based Organisations (CBOs) and Non-

Governmental Organisations (NGOs) should be closely
involved in the resettlement process.

4.2.3.2 Resettlement Colonies

Most of the resettlement colonies have been provided with

essential services, but the immediate need is of individual services
i.e. water, sewerage and electricity. To ensure healthy and better
environment, the construction of houses needs to be based on
approved / standard building plans.

Co-operative societies / private developers / govt. agencies may

come forward for redevelopment based on the incentives as
applicable for the Squatter Rehabilitation Scheme. Reconstruction
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encouraged as per the Redevelopment Guidelines given in para

4.2.3.4.

4.2.3.3 New Housing for Urban Poor

New housing should be in the form of one or two room units,

which would be developed through public and private agencies
and through Cooperative societies. As this category constitutes
bulk of the housing stock that has to be catered at an affordable
price to the lowest income bracket as housing for Economically
Weaker Sections (EWS),this is often done by cross-subsidization.

For this purpose, adequate land would be earmarked for EWS

housing. The developers of group housing shall ensure that
minimum 1[15% of proposed FAR to be] constructed for
Community-Service Personnel / EWS and lower income
category.2[Employer Housing of Central Government, State
Government and other Government Agencies are not required to
follow the requirement of FAR or Dwelling Units for Community
Service Personnel / EWS and lower income category.] In old built
up areas, this may be as redevelopment schemes or industrial
housing, etc., whereas, in urban extensions, the acquisition and
development cost of this land should be borne by rest of the
project. Such reserved lands should be handed over to a
designated agency for promoting housing for low income and
weaker sections.

The pattern of EWS housing shall be such as to ensure optimal

utilization of land in a sustainable manner. For that purpose, multi-
storied housing will be the preferred option. Apart from
mandatory provision for EWS housing in all group housing
projects/ schemes, the primary responsibility for creating
adequate stock of housing for urban poor shall be borne by public
agencies.

4.2.3.4 Slum & JJ Redevelopment Regulations and Guidelines for

Collective Community Rehabilitation / Relocation - In-situ Up-
gradation / Rehabilitation of Slum & JJ Clusters, Resettlement
Colonies, 3[schemes for rehabilitation of project-affected
persons# and Unsafe Buildings*#] 4[and EWS public housing
schemes]

1 Modified vide S.O. 1215 (E) dated 13-05-2013

2 Added vide S.O. 1277(E) dated 19-05-2009
3 Added vide S.O. 2894(E) dated 23-09-2013 and modified vide S.O. 2895(E) dated 23-09-2013
4 Added vide S.O. 2895(E) dated 23-09-2013

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The 1[implementing agency / corporate body concerned] should

work out schemes for collective community rehabilitation/
relocation and explore the possibility of involving private
sector/slum cooperatives. In existing resettlement colonies,
redevelopment, regular servicing and maintenance, which are
overdue, are to be based on the guidelines and incentives as
applicable for the Slum& JJ Rehabilitation Scheme 1[schemes for
rehabilitation of project-affected persons# and for Unsafe
Buildings*#] 2[and EWS public housing schemes.]

The following guidelines with site-specific relaxations may be

adopted as required. Regular monitoring of executed schemes and
revision of these guidelines at the time of preparation of new
schemes is essential. Group housing norms shall be applicable with
the following conditions:
(i) 1[Minimum plot size 2000 sqm (on a min. ROW of 9m).] 1[In
case of Public Housing, the Technical Committee of DDA may
relax minimum plot size by 10 %.]
(ii) Maximum 1[900 DUs/ha] on residential component of the
land.
(iii) The scheme should be designed in a composite manner with
an overall maximum FAR of 400 on the residential
component of the land 1[(including facilities i.e., Facility for
the level as indicated in Table.3.3 of Chapter 3 based on the
population accommodated under the project/scheme)]
3[The maximum FAR of 300 on the remunerative component

of the land shall be applicable irrespective of the landuse.

Any use/ mix of uses shall be permitted as proposed by the
developer entity within the overall FAR of 300, in the
remunerative component as per MPD provisions.
In case the developer entity proposes mix of uses, the parking
and other development control norms will be applicable on
pro-rata basis, on the FAR utilized for the particular use.]
(iv) Mixed land use / commercial component 4[(including all
commercial activities as permitted under Table 5.1 of Chapter
5)] up to 10% of permissible FAR in the residential
component of the land. 1[In addition 4{to the above}, 10% of
the permissible FAR 4{may} be permitted for home based
economic activities (i.e., Group-A Household Industries as
given in Annexure I of Chapter 7) to the beneficiaries of the

1Modified vide S.O. 2894(E) dated 23-09-2013

2 Added vide S.O. 2895 (E) dated 23-09-2013
3 Modified vide S.O. 4674(E) dated 23-12-2020
4 Added vide S.O. 475 (E) dated 28-01-2019

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project/ scheme.] 1[All the commercial activities shall be

permissible irrespective of the land use subject to all
statutory clearances and shall in no case compromise with
the basic community needs and infrastructure facilities
required to be provided as per MPD-2021.]
(v) Specific situations may require clubbing of scattered
squatters with JJ sites in the neighbourhood to work out an
overall comprehensive scheme.
(vi) The minimum residential component of the land area for
rehabilitation of squatters has to be 60% and maximum area
for remunerative use has to be 40%.
(vii) Area of dwelling unit for 2[EWS or rehabilitation shall be
minimum 25 sqm and max. 40 sq. mt. and room sizes as per
IS: 8888.]
(viii) 3[Common parking is to be provided for residential

component at 0.5 ECS per 100 sqm of floor area which can be
relaxed wherever required. Parking for remunerative
purposes shall be as applicable for the relevant land use.]
(ix) No restriction on ground coverage (except set backs)
(x) Schemes shall be approved by concerned local body.
(xi) Schemes / designs should be compatible for 4[differently-
abled persons].
(xii) Norms for Social Infrastructure shall be as per 4.2.2.2 B sub
para (ii) ‘Social’.
(xiii) Norms for Physical Infrastructure shall be as per note (iv) of
Table 4.2.

5[Note:

* Unsafe buildings are to be determined by the statutory

competent authority.
# In case of Schemes for Rehabilitation of Project-affected
Persons & Unsafe Buildings, this will only be applicable for
those schemes wherein these guidelines are adopted. Disposal
and eligibility for allotment of the built flats/plots for Schemes
for Rehabilitation of Project-affected Persons & Unsafe
Buildings shall be governed by the separate policy already
formulated or yet to be framed by the Housing & Lands
Departments of DDA.]
3
[Slum & JJ Clusters on plots smaller than 2000 sqm be relocated
instead of taking up in-situ rehabilitation as per the above-cited
guidelines.]

1 Added vide S.O. 475 (E) dated 28-01-2019

2 Modified vide S.O. 2894(E) dated 23-09-2013
3 Added vide S.O. 2895 (E) dated 23-09-2013
4 Modified vide S.O. 3173 (E) dated 12-12-2014
5 Added vide S.O.2894(E) dated 23-09-2013

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