Lutyens

Ageing Lutyens' Delhi bungalows push ministers' upkeep bill above ₹92 crore

The upkeep of Delhi's iconic Lutyens bungalows, now nearly a century old, is becoming increasingly expensive -- annual expenditure on the renovation, furnishing and repair of the official residences of Union ministers touched a record high of Rs 92.35 crore in 2025-26, more than three times the Rs 27.47 crore in 2014-15. According to information obtained by PTI through an RTI query, the government spent Rs 547.68 crore on such works between 2014-15 and 2025-26 through the Central Public Works Department (CPWD), which executes the repairs, renovation and maintenance works. The data shows that the annual bill for 2025-26 was the highest since 2014, officials said, attributing it to various factors, including inflation as well as the wear and tear costs of the ageing structures set in expansive grounds in the heart of the capital. CPWD officials have, over the years, pointed to maintenance challenges such as seepage, termite infestation, ageing electrical systems, plumbing problems and

Lutyens' land tussle: Centre takes possession of Delhi's Jaipur Polo Ground

The takeover of the 15.20-acre Jaipur Polo Ground comes amid parallel eviction proceedings involving other elite Lutyens' Delhi properties

Delhi Gymkhana Club moves HC against govt order to vacate premises

Delhi Gymkhana Club has challenged a Union government directive asking it to vacate its 27.3-acre premises in Lutyens' Delhi by June 5

Delhi Gymkhana Club to write to L&DO seeking clarity on handover order

The Delhi Gymkhana Club on Saturday said it will write to the Land and Development Office seeking clarity on several issues after the Centre asked the club to hand over its premises by June 5. In an official communication to its members, the club said the Centre has asked it to hand over its premises in Lutyens' Delhi to "strengthen and secure defence infrastructure" and for other public security purposes. The club said it received the notice on May 22 from the Land and Development Office (L&DO) under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, seeking "re-entry and resumption" of the 27.3-acre land parcel, which is located on 2, Safdarjung Road, adjacent to the prime minister's residence on Lok Kalyan Marg. "Pursuant to the sudden development, the Gymkhana Club met today on an urgent basis and after detailed deliberation decided to file an immediate response to the L&DO requesting clarity on several issues in the interest of the members and employees of the club," it said. The

Lutyens statue to be replaced by Rajagopalachari's at Rashtrapati Bhavan

PM Narendra Modi said Lutyens' statue at Rashtrapati Bhavan will be replaced with C Rajagopalachari's as part of a push to 'shed colonial symbols'

New government, new homes: Ministers compete for Delhi's top addresses

Some ministers of the new government reportedly visited Lutyens' Delhi bungalows before formally submitting their requests to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

Complexities and charm: What it takes to sell legacy properties in India

Navigating regulatory hurdles and historic preservation add layers to high-end real estate deals

Sprawling bungalow in Lutyens' Delhi on the block for Rs 325 crore

Given their scarcity, JLL projects properties in Lutyens Bungalow Zone will come up for sale only once a year over the next 4 to 5 years

NDMC to hire advisor for development of parking areas in Lutyens' Delhi

The New Delhi Municipal Council is looking to hire a financial advisor for assessment in the development of parking facilities in the Lutyens' Delhi on a public-private partnership basis, the civic body said in a statement. The NDMC has floated a proposal for the exercise and has identified 51 locations for development of parking facilities. The places include the Rail Museum, Claridges Hotel, Thapar House, Yashwant Place, Palika Place, Khan Market. "There are several problem areas in manually-managed parking facilities that are direct consequences of poor permit management. Using smart parking solutions promises to optimise permit management for NDMC which is a highly sensitive area," an official said. Smart Parking solves inconsistencies in parking collection, improper usage of all parking spaces, overcrowding and chaos in public places, poor handling of overtime parking and other violations, he said. "Since this is affecting revenue of NDMC, so, a proper survey of the area on .

Lutyens' lost over 350 trees due to rain, storm in three years: NDMC data

Lutyens' Delhi has lost more than 350 trees due to rain and storm in the past three years, data from the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) showed. According to the data, more than eight lakh saplings were planted in the NDMC region over a period of two years. In reply to an RTI query by PTI, the civic body stated that it also engaged residents and societies in mass plantation programmes to increase green cover. Indigenous tree species such as neem, peepal, pilkhan, jamun, arjun, khirni, and imli were planted in the NDMC area when British architect Edwin Landseer Lutyens was entrusted with the task to plan New Delhi in 1911. "A total of 354 trees have fallen in last three years due to heavy storm and rain. The NDMC's horticulture department is regularly doing pruning to balance the trees. As many as 8,38,675 tree saplings have been planted in NDMC area in last two years," the NDMC said. It also said that at present there are 1.5 lakh threes in the NDMC area. In the RTI reply, the

Seven reasons why Central Vista project is all wrong in its present form

Besides other flaws, why should such a project be executed in the midst of a pandemic when every rupee that can be spared should go into improving India's medical capabilities, wonders T N Ninan

Chronology of events in Modi government's Central Vista project case

The following is the chronology of events in which the Supreme Court Tuesday cleared the decks for construction of the government's ambitious Central Vista Project

NDLS revamp on the cards, to give Lutyens' Delhi a major facelift

IR is likely to invite requests for quotation (RFQs) this month for the Rs 7,500-crore project

Priyanka Gandhi to shift out of her Lutyens bungalow by month-end

The Vadras are learnt to be scouting for an alternative accommodation in Delhi that will cater to her security considerations

Lutyens: The man behind the myth

In his remorseless climb up the greasy pole he was like Thackeray's manipulative, social-climbing heroine Becky Sharp in Vanity Fair

New PM house, PMO & Parliament before 2024; ministries along central vista

All central ministries to be accommodated alongside central vista

Monkeys creating a menace for MPs in Lutyens' zone, pilgrimage sites

During the Zero Hour, Mathura MP Hema Malini said her constituents, particularly in Vrindavan, faced this situation

Govt to finalise developer for renovation of Parliament by Diwali

The government plans to hold the monsoon session in 2022 - marking the 75th independence of the country - in a new Parliament complex

Lutyens Delhi: A state of mind

The Government of India, according to a 1913 report, had placed their requirements at 10 square miles for the new city and 15 square miles for the cantonment

Upgrade for MPs: Swanky 3BHKs, duplexes to replace old flats in Lutyens

428 existing MP flats to demolished as part of redevelopment plan