Loss of land for general public in Central Vista revamp flagged
4 years, 11 months ago

Loss of land for general public in Central Vista revamp flagged

The Hindu  

The Indian Institute of Architects has objected to the Delhi Development Authority’s proposed change in land use for a part of the redevelopment of Central Vista, flagging the potential loss of land for general public use and a violation of the DDA’s Master Plan of Delhi-2021. In its January 18 letter to the DDA by IIA Northern chapter chairperson Shamit Manchanda, the IIA said there would be a “loss of at least 80 acres ” currently earmarked, directly or indirectly, for general public use in the master plan. A 9.5 acre-plot for recreational use was proposed to be changed for “Parliament House”, four plots of 5.88 acres, 22.82 acres, 4.5 acres and 22.82 acres currently earmarked for public and semi-public facilities was proposed to be changed to government office, the letter said. The IIA added: “It is clear in the policy document that no new Central government offices should be located in NCT of Delhi.” Suggestions Giving suggestions, the IIA said: “In view of the points mentioned above, it is requested that the details sought are made public before proceeding with the proposed land use changes that seem to be conflicting with the Master Plan of Delhi – 2021.” The IIA also asked if any study had been done to assess the impact of the additional pedestrian and vehicular traffic that the land use change would cause.

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DDA approves major overhaul in slum redevelopment policy
1 month, 1 week ago

DDA approves major overhaul in slum redevelopment policy

The Hindu  

The Delhi Development Authority on Thursday approved a slew of major changes in its policy for the redevelopment of slums under its ‘Jahan Jhuggi, Wahin Makan’ scheme, giving a boost to the in-situ rehabilitation of their residents. The move came a day after Mr. Saxena ordered the DDA to dispose of within a month pending applications for the registration of …

50-acre land earmarked for forest in Delhi: DDA in submission to HC
9 months, 1 week ago

50-acre land earmarked for forest in Delhi: DDA in submission to HC

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi Development Authority on Monday told the Delhi high court that it has identified an area of 50 acres to develop an alternative forest for the Capital. The Delhi high court was considering a contempt petition filed by climate activist Bhavreen Kandhari alleging that large-scale felling was being undertaken at the southern Ridge, which was a forest land. On …

Delhi Metro, parks, housing in focus in DDA budget
11 months ago

Delhi Metro, parks, housing in focus in DDA budget

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi Development Authority on Wednesday enhanced allocations to various public infrastructure and housing projects as well as announced aesthetic revamp of buildings and parks in various areas with the agency finalising its budget for the 2024-25, senior officials aware of the matter said. The Delhi Development Authority on Wednesday enhanced allocations to various public infrastructure and housing projects as …

New Parliament Building : A Look At Court Litigations
1 year, 7 months ago

New Parliament Building : A Look At Court Litigations

Live Law  

As the new Parliament building is getting inaugurated today, let us have a look at the cases relating to it and the Central Vista Project.Challenge to Central Vista ProjectIn 2020, a petition was filed by one Rajeev Suri in the Delhi High Court challenging the Central Vista Redevelopment Project, which includes the construction of the new Parliament building. As the …

Delhi’s development road map for next 20 years approved
1 year, 10 months ago

Delhi’s development road map for next 20 years approved

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi Development Authority on Tuesday approved the draft Master Plan of Delhi-2041 that seeks to re-imagine the national capital as a 24X7 city with night-circuits, provide liberal development norms for group housing societies, schools and industry and push land pooling to cater to the growing housing demand in the city, officials aware of the matter said. The draft Master …

‘Centre’s redevelopment projects likely to benefit at least 1.35 crore people in city’
2 years, 1 month ago

‘Centre’s redevelopment projects likely to benefit at least 1.35 crore people in city’

The Hindu  

Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri on Wednesday said the various redevelopment projects of the Central government, including the “Jahan Jhuggi Wahin Makaan” and the PM-UDAY schemes, are expected to benefit at least 1.35 crore residents of Delhi. Mr. Puri said the “Jahan Jhuggi Wahin Makaan” scheme will benefit 10 lakh slum dwellers in Delhi, while …

In Pics: Redeveloped Central Vista Avenue is ready, set to open for public
2 years, 4 months ago

In Pics: Redeveloped Central Vista Avenue is ready, set to open for public

Hindustan Times  

In Pics: Redeveloped Central Vista Avenue is ready, set to open for public Ahead of the inauguration of the much-awaited revamped Central Vista Avenue in New Delhi, the ministry of housing and urban affairs on Monday released pictures of the lawns and other facilities stretching from Vijay Chowk to the India Gate. Modi is also expected to unveil a statue …

Explained | When can land use of allotted plots be amended?
3 years, 2 months ago

Explained | When can land use of allotted plots be amended?

The Hindu  

The story so far: The Supreme Court is hearing a petition challenging the change of land use of a plot near Rashtrapati Bhavan, initially allotted for a recreational park and bus terminal, to residential. The plot is proposed to be the site of a new residence and office space for the Vice-President, as a part of the larger Central Vista …

"Project Has No Feature Of Essentiality Of Service To Public At Large": Plea In Delhi High Court Seeks Suspension Of Central Vista Redevelopment Project
3 years, 8 months ago

"Project Has No Feature Of Essentiality Of Service To Public At Large": Plea In Delhi High Court Seeks Suspension Of Central Vista Redevelopment Project

Live Law  

A petition has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking suspension of all kinds of construction activity in relation to the Central Vista Redevelopment Project in compliance of the orders issued by the Delhi Disaster Management Authority in wake of the covid 19 surge in the national capital.The petition moved by Anya Malhotra and Sohail Hashmi highlights that the …

Building by accord: The Hindu Editorial on Central Vista and the new Parliament building
4 years ago

Building by accord: The Hindu Editorial on Central Vista and the new Parliament building

The Hindu  

With the Supreme Court’s 2-1 judgment clearing the Central Vista project for New Delhi, the Narendra Modi government can now indelibly reshape the national capital’s visual landscape. Justices A.M. Khanwilkar and Dinesh Maheshwari found no infirmity in the approvals granted by the Central Vista Committee, Delhi Urban Art Commission, the Heritage Conservation Committee and other bodies, paving the way for …

Central Vista plan gets SC nod in 2-1 majority verdict
4 years ago

Central Vista plan gets SC nod in 2-1 majority verdict

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday gave the thumbs-up to the Central government’s over ₹15,000 crore redevelopment plan for the historically significant Central Vista area of New Delhi where a new Parliament, Central Secretariat and union ministries’ offices are to be built. By a 2-1 majority -- the majority judgment was given by justices AM Khanwilkar and Dinesh Maheshwari, while justice …

Government changes land-use of 15 acre plot to make way for V-P’s residence
4 years, 2 months ago

Government changes land-use of 15 acre plot to make way for V-P’s residence

The Hindu  

The Centre this week approved the change in land-use of a 15 acre plot near Rashtrapati Bhavan for the construction of a new residential complex for the Vice-President as a part of the Central Vista redevelopment project. Monumental hurry: On Central Vista project The Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry on Wednesday notified the change in land-use of the plot …

[Central Vista Project] SC Leaves Challenge To Change In Land Use Of Plot 1 Open; Centre To Reply On Change Of Land Use Of Plots 2-8
4 years, 4 months ago

[Central Vista Project] SC Leaves Challenge To Change In Land Use Of Plot 1 Open; Centre To Reply On Change Of Land Use Of Plots 2-8

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday disposed off the petitions challenging change in land use of plot number 1 of the Central Vista Project, adding that it will be taken up at a later stage as the decision on its usage had not yet been taken by the Government. As and when the decision is taken, it will be open to …

[Central Vista Project] SC To First Take Up Issue Of Land Use Challenge On August 25
4 years, 4 months ago

[Central Vista Project] SC To First Take Up Issue Of Land Use Challenge On August 25

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday remarked that it shall take up the issue of "land use" in the plea seeking quashing of the approval of the government's proposal to construct a new Parliament by the Central Vista Committee.While adjourning the case to August 25, a bench of Justices AM Khanwilkar, Dinesh Maheshwari & Sanjiv Khanna observed that the plea have …

Central Vista Project: Will First Hear Issue of Challenge to Change of Land Use, Says SC
4 years, 4 months ago

Central Vista Project: Will First Hear Issue of Challenge to Change of Land Use, Says SC

News 18  

The Supreme Court Thursday made clear that it would first hear the "broad issue" regarding challenge to the change of land use for the ambitious Central Vista project, covering three-km stretch from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate in Lutyens' Delhi. "We make it clear that the court will first begin with the hearing of broad issue regarding challenge to the …

[Central Vista Project] SC To Hear Plea Challenging Lutyens' Delhi Development Works On Land Use, Violations Of Municipal & Environmental Law On August 20
4 years, 4 months ago

[Central Vista Project] SC To Hear Plea Challenging Lutyens' Delhi Development Works On Land Use, Violations Of Municipal & Environmental Law On August 20

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday observed that it shall take up the plea seeking quashing of the approval of the government's proposal to construct a new Parliament by the Central Vista Committee in April on Thursday this week.A bench of Justices AM Khanwilkar, Dinesh Maheshwari & Sanjeev Khanna shall hear the challenge on 3 issues, vis-à-vis change of land use, …

[Central Vista Project] SC To Take Up Plea Challenging Centre's Decision Of Redevelopment & Renovation Of Lutyens' Delhi On July 29
4 years, 5 months ago

[Central Vista Project] SC To Take Up Plea Challenging Centre's Decision Of Redevelopment & Renovation Of Lutyens' Delhi On July 29

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned the plea seeking for a stay against the Central Vista project which sets out to build a new Parliament and other Central Government offices in Lutyens Delhi.A bench of Justices AM Khanwilkar, Dinesh Maheshwari & Sanjiv Khanna took note of the Solicitor General's submission that he shall not be able to account for time …

[Central Vista Project] Parliament Building Old, Unsafe, Packed To Capacity; New Building Needed : Centre Tells SC [Read Counter Affidavit]
4 years, 5 months ago

[Central Vista Project] Parliament Building Old, Unsafe, Packed To Capacity; New Building Needed : Centre Tells SC [Read Counter Affidavit]

Live Law  

The Centre has filed a Counter Affidavit in the plea seeking for a stay against the Central Vista project which sets out to build a new Parliament and other Central Government offices in Lutyens Delhi. On 17th July, the Supreme Court had directed the Respondents to file a consolidated Reply in 10 days in the plea challenging the use of …

Any change at ground level for Central Vista project will be at authorities' risk: SC
4 years, 6 months ago

Any change at ground level for Central Vista project will be at authorities' risk: SC

India Today  

The Supreme Court Friday said that any change at the ground level made by authorities for the Central Vista project, covering 3-km stretch from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate in Lutyens' Delhi, will be "at their own risk". The top court was hearing a plea against the Delhi High Court order which said the Delhi Development Authority was not required …

Central Vista : Environmental Clearance Recommended For New Parliament Building [Read EAC Minutes]
4 years, 8 months ago

Central Vista : Environmental Clearance Recommended For New Parliament Building [Read EAC Minutes]

Live Law  

The Expert Appraisal Committee of the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has recommended granting of Environmental Clearance to the expansion and renovation of the existing Parliament building.The new Parliament building is part of Centre's ambitious Rs. Before the EAC, the project proponent, the Central Public Works Department, stated, "A larger parliament building for the Nation is needed …

New Parliament project gets Central Vista panel nod
4 years, 8 months ago

New Parliament project gets Central Vista panel nod

The Hindu  

The government’s plan to construct a new Parliament building was approved by the Central Vista Committee at a meeting on April 23 with the suggestion that the design be “in sync” with the existing Parliament House, according to the minutes of the meeting sent to its members on Thursday. After Mr. Patel presented the proposal, the panel gave its observation …

SC Refuses To Stay Central Vista Project; Says Nobody Going To Do Anything During COVID-19 [Read Order]
4 years, 8 months ago

SC Refuses To Stay Central Vista Project; Says Nobody Going To Do Anything During COVID-19 [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to put on hold the Central Vista project set out to build a new parliament and other central government offices in Lutyens Delhi. The Court later allowed the petitioner to withdraw the petition, with liberty to amend the previous writ petition pending in the SC which challenged the earlier notification issued in December 2019 …

Plea In SC Challenges Centre's Decision To Notify A Change In Land Use On Central Vista Project [Read Petition]
4 years, 8 months ago

Plea In SC Challenges Centre's Decision To Notify A Change In Land Use On Central Vista Project [Read Petition]

Live Law  

A petition has been filed in Supreme Court against the Centre's decision to notify a change in land use regarding the redevelopment plan of Central Vista in Delhi despite the Apex Court being seized of a challenge to the plan itself. It has been contended that the Government's notification, dated March 20, 2020, which supersedes a Public Notice issued by …

Central Vista project should be put on hold indefinitely: Jairam Ramesh
4 years, 9 months ago

Central Vista project should be put on hold indefinitely: Jairam Ramesh

The Hindu  

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Friday called for indefinitely putting on hold the government’s ambitious Central Vista project, saying the thousands of crores of rupees that will be spent on it could be used for more pressing issues. Ramesh’s comments come in the backdrop of the Centre approving the land use change for execution of the Central Vista redevelopment …

Govt. approves land use change for new Parliament, PM house
4 years, 9 months ago

Govt. approves land use change for new Parliament, PM house

The Hindu  

The Centre on Friday notified the change in land use for seven plots in the Master Plan for Delhi-2021, paving the way for the redevelopment of Rajpath and the construction of a new Parliament House and Prime Minister’s residence. A 9.5-acre plot Among the plots modified is a 9.5-acre plot opposite the existing Parliament that had earlier been earmarked for …

Unravelling the Tangled Knots of Central Vista Redevelopment
4 years, 10 months ago

Unravelling the Tangled Knots of Central Vista Redevelopment

The Quint  

Reviewing the government’s proposal to redevelop the Central Vista of New Delhi as an exclusive government office zone – which includes a new Parliament as well as new residences for the PM and the Vice President – the whole issue seems still more tangled. These may seem like technical matters but need to be highlighted for the general understanding of …

Architects question land use change in Central Vista revamp
5 years ago

Architects question land use change in Central Vista revamp

The Hindu  

Several architects have raised concerns over the government’s proposed change of land-use of plots in the heart of Lutyens’ Delhi to make way for a new Parliament House, residences and office buildings, flagging the potential reduction in land for general public use as well as the lack of a scientific study to justify the amendment of the Master Plan for …

8 new buildings likely under new Central Vista
5 years ago

8 new buildings likely under new Central Vista

The Hindu  

Eight new government office buildings, a new Parliament House and a residential complex near the South Block that could house the homes of the Prime Minister and the Vice-President are among the projects under consideration for the Centre’s redevelopment of the Central Vista, a Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry source said. The Central Public Works Department is likely to issue …

BJP’s bid to rebuild Delhi’s Central Vista shows how keen it is to put its stamp even on built history
5 years, 2 months ago

BJP’s bid to rebuild Delhi’s Central Vista shows how keen it is to put its stamp even on built history

The Hindu  

Following the extensive redevelopment and radical altering of Varanasi temple precincts last year, the BJP government is now all set to reshape Central Vista in New Delhi, an urban space soaked in political symbolism and rituals. King’s Way became Rajpath, Viceroy’s House was renamed Rashtrapati Bhavan, Council House became Parliament, and King George’s statue in Central Vista was removed. Delhi’s …

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