Delhi Development Authority

DDA doubles revenue generation, surplus rises to ₹1,299 cr in 2024-25

Registering a financial turnaround, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has doubled its revenue generation with a growth of 89 per cent in the last three years, the Raj Niwas said on Tuesday. Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena had in July 2022 flagged the DDA's finances being in "red" and asserted to make it a profit earning agency, the LG office said in a post on X. "From perennially being a revenue-deficit entity to becoming revenue-surplus in last two consecutive financial years, it has been a story being rewritten by the Delhi Development Authority," it said. The DDA through a "rational and liberal approach" in terms of housing policy reforms, innovative marketing strategies, enhanced customer experience and digital transformation, managed to record a 215 per cent rise in sale of its unsold inventory during (2022-23 to 2024-25) as compared to preceding three years (2019-20 to 2021-22), the post read. "It has contributed significantly to enhanced revenue generation of Rs 6,75

PWD sets deadline of April 30 for filling 7,000 potholes across Delhi

The Public Works Department (PWD) has set a deadline of April 30 to fill 7,000 potholes on roads across the national capital, according to an official communication. The directive, issued to senior PWD officials, refers to a presentation made before the Delhi Council of Ministers on February 21 chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. "In this presentation, certain timelines were committed for inviting various tenders and commencement of work. It is, therefore, directed to all concerned officers to ensure adherence to these timelines," the communication stated. As per the enclosed presentation, potholes are being filled using department maintenance vans. Additionally, the PWD has identified 20 lakh square meters of road patches requiring repairs. The tender process for these repairs is expected to be completed by March 15, with the target for completion also set for April 30. The alleged poor condition of roads across the national capital was a major issue during the campaigning for

One month left to deadline, DDA manages to sell only 26.5% housing units

Under Sabka Ghar Awaas Yojana, homes were offered at a 25 per cent discount to specific groups, including women, war widows, autorickshaw drivers, and street vendors

Delhi's growth blocked by encroachments, will revamp in 2 years: Khattar

Delhi's rampant illegal encroachments have stagnated its development, Union Minister Manohar Lal said on Tuesday as he promised to transform the Capital within the next two years. Speaking at the Madhya Pradesh Global Investors Summit 2025, Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal described Gurugram as the most developed city. He highlighted its significant growth under his decade-long tenure as Haryana Chief Minister, contrasting it with Delhi, which, he said, has seen little change. He said Delhi's limited land and widespread illegal encroachments hinder urban expansion, exacerbated by policy and political challenges. "Over the past 10-12 years, we have transformed Gurugram, whereas Delhi has remained stagnant. Unauthorised colonies have proliferated, and illegal encroachments are widespread. Fortunately, the political landscape has improved. Today, from this very stage, I declare that within the next two years, we will reform all necessary policies and fully address ...

PM Modi inaugurates Swabhiman Apartments in Delhi: Check all details here

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate 1,675 newly constructed flats in Delhi's Ashok Vihar, specifically designed for eligible beneficiaries from slum areas

PM to launch development projects on Jan 3, hand over 1,675 flats to needy

The PM will also inaugurate the new Integrated Office Complex of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) at Dwarka

Saurabh Bharadwaj alleges corruption in housing for poor, calls for probe

Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Saturday alleged a scam in the housing for the poor and said the DDA housing units meant for slum dwellers in the city are sold illegally to ineligible individuals. No immediate response was available from the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and the BJP on the allegations. Bharadwaj alleged in a press conference that these DDA flats are being sold to ineligible individuals, undermining the very purpose of the initiative aimed at aiding the poor. The slum dwellers, who have been displaced by the Central's government actions, were promised housing that is now falling prey to corruption and this cannot happen without the lieutenant governor's consent, he alleged. "These flats cannot be sacrificed to corruption without the consent of the Central government's DDA. Such a big scam and corruption were happening right under the nose of the BJP LG and it is not possible that Lieutenant Governor Vinay Saxena was not aware of it," he said. Bharadwaj also

Delhi's new integrated stadium in Dwarka to be functional by 2027: DDA

Delhi Development Authority is building the stadium under the public-private partnership model with Omaxe as their partner

Delhi Cong urges L-G to act against those responsible for water crisis

The Congress' interim Delhi chief Devender Yadav has written to Lt Governor VK Saxena, demanding action against those responsible for the "unprecedented water crisis" in the national capital amid the extreme heat battering the city. According to a statement on Monday, Yadav alleged that despite significant wastage, the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) and the Delhi Police have not taken any action against the guilty. Water theft from DJB pipes have become a regular feature in many parts of Delhi. Yadav, in his letter, appealed to Saxena to issue a stringent directive to officials and their political leaders involved in a "blame game" to collaborate in effectively managing the water shortage and register FIRs against those responsible for the rapid rise in the scarcity, the statement added. Delhi Water Minister Atishi on Monday visited the Wazirabad barrage and appealed to the Haryana government to release water in the Yamuna river. "If no water is received, how will the water treatment plants

DDA issues notices to remove construction waste at Yamuna floodplain

NHAI, DMRC, NCRTC, Delhi Jal Board among agencies asked to clear debris from construction projects

Stop demolition activities against Pak Hindu refugees: Delhi HC to DDA

The DDA was ordered to remove encroachments by the NGT from the Yamuna flood area

Rat-hole miner Hassan rejects another house offered in Dilshad Garden

Rat-hole miner Wakeel Hassan, who had lost his house in a demolition drive, has rejected another offer of a house in Dilshad Garden here by the authorities, he told PTI on Saturday. "On Friday night, four government officers, including an SDM, came and offered me a house in Dilshad Garden but I refused to accept it as they wanted me to shift on a temporary basis," Hassan said. "It was also not in writing. That house belongs to an NGO," he said. Hours after the demolition, DDA officials offered Hassan to move to an EWS (economically weaker sections) flat at Narela, which is far from Khajoori Khas in northeast Delhi. Hassan rejected it saying it was "far and unsafe". On being asked why he is rejecting the second offer as Dilshad Garden is located near Khajoori Khas unlike far-flung Narela, he said the cost of his house, which was razed by the DDA (Delhi Development Authority), was more than Rs 1 crore and if the government wants to compensate, then the cost of the house should be ...

Silkyara tunnel mission's rat-hole miner's house razed, Delhi LG reacts

The DDA offered Hassan temporary accommodation but he declined the offer. The officials have also offered him a house in the Govindpuri area but he refused the deal

Delhi High Court asks DDA to maintain status quo of Mehrauli mosque land

The Delhi High Court on Monday asked the Delhi Development Authority to maintain the status quo on the land in Mehrauli where a mosque was demolished in January

Cities: Trapped in central planning

India's urban policy continues to follow old-style bureaucratic control, leading to dysfunctional and ugly cities. An overhaul is urgently needed

DDA new scheme: 138 super HIG flats booked on first day in e-auction mode

A total 274 apartments, including seven penthouses and 138 super HIG flats, being offered by the DDA in e-auction mode as part of its new housing scheme, were booked on Friday, officials said. The registration for these flats began on November 30 and the e-auction began on Friday. "In today's e-auction, a total 274 flats were booked, including 129 MIG flats, 138 super HIG flats and seven penthouses," a senior official said. There was "fierce competition" among the bidders during the entire process, signifying "high demand for DDA (Delhi Development Authority) flats," he said. The premium received was as much as 80 per cent in some cases, the DDA official said. The 'Diwali Special Housing Scheme - 2023' entails the disposal of newly built or soon-to-be completed flats through an end-to-end online system. There are 14 penthouses in Dwarka's Sector 19B, 170 super HIGs and 946 HIGs, while Sector 14 and Lok Nayak Puram have 316 and 647 MIGs, respectively, the DDA had earlier said. Th

DDA identifies land to build cricket stadium, five-star hotel in Narela

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has identified 50 acres of land in Narela for developing an international cricket stadium along with a five-star hotel and a world-class medical facility, Raj Niwas officials said on Wednesday. Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has asked the DDA to also identify land in the area for facilities for football, hockey and other Olympic sports, they said. In a major decision that will give a decisive push to infrastructure development here and change the landscape of Narela, DDA has identified 50 acres of land near the Urban Extension Road Project (UER-II) for the development of an international cricket stadium along with a five-star hotel and a world-class medical facility, the officials said. "Saxena, who has been steering the project, has also directed DDA to further identify land parcels in the vicinity to develop sporting infrastructure related to football, hockey and other Olympic sports, with the view to strengthen Delhi's claims for hosting the

Delhi RERA withdraws order banning listing new property after meeting L-G

The Delhi Real Estate Regulatory Authority withdrew its September order directing sub registrars not to register properties in violation of building bylaws, hours after its top brass met Lt Governor V K Saxena on Tuesday, officials said. Earlier in the day, Saxena met the chairman and members of Delhi RERA along with the chief secretary and divisional commissioner at Raj Niwas over the issue. "The LG impressed upon and requested the RERA to revisit its order in view of the hardship it is causing to common people in Delhi," said a Raj Niwas official. A fresh order issued by Delhi RERA secretary stated, Considering the various facts on record, the Authority has decided to withdraw its order dated 11.09.2023 with immediate effect." During the meeting with RERA chairman and members, the LG brought to their notice the "acute problems and harassment" being faced by the residents of Delhi in a wide ranging discussion regarding the "repercussion of its order", the Raj Niwas official said.

DDA's festive scheme:1,100 luxury flats in Dwarka are available for auction

Penthouses, High-Income Group (HIG), and Super HIG flats at Dwarka 19B, overlooking the upcoming DDA golf course, are priced between Rs 1.4 crore and Rs 5 crore

DDA launches mega e-auction for prime plots, shops, mobile tower sites

The Delhi Development Authority has launched a mega e-auction for prime plots, built-up shops, kiosks and mobile tower sites among other properties, officials said on Wednesday. Online bidding of these properties has been scheduled for three days from November 7 to 9, and the exercise has been grouped for public convenience, they said. "The DDA (Delhi Development Authority) has invited bids for 50 institutional plots, including 20 religious sites on leasehold basis, 12 industrial plots, 46 residential plots, two group housing plots, 28 commercial plots and 19 small-size residential plots at Rohini, all on freehold basis," the urban body said in a statement. "Besides these, bids have also been invited for two CNG/green fuel sites and four gas godowns on annual license fee, 145 freehold built up shops, 13 freehold Janak Place shops, 15 Kiosks, 16 Mobile Tower sites and 105 function sites on monthly license fee," it added. In this latest phase of e-auction -- the 18th phase of its meg