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The Aam Aadmi Party on Monday shared documents to counter Delhi LG VK Saxena’s allegations against AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal over the alleged land use change in Shakur Basti slum. Lt Governor Saxena should apologise for spreading misinformation,” said AAP, releasing minutes from a Delhi Development Authority meeting held on December 27, 2024, to substantiate its claim. The dispute …

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

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 …

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[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

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

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 …

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, …

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

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 …

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

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 …

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 …

Architects question land use change in Central Vista revamp

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 …

“DDA= Delhi Destruction Authority?”SC Slams DDA For Trying To Change Master Plan 2021

The Supreme Court on Monday castigated Delhi’s civic authorities for “keeping their eyes closed” and waiting for disaster to happen, questioning the DDA on its proposals to change the city’s Master Plan 2021. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday castigated Delhi’s civic authorities for “keeping their eyes closed” and waiting for disaster to happen, questioning the DDA on its …

New Delhi: The Delhi Development Authority on Friday announced an increase in the Floor Area Ratio for the hotel segment, a change that might see the city going vertical. While for 30 m and below the FAR allowed is 325 and for above 30 m, it is 375 now," Vice-Chairman DDA Balvinder Kumar said.Kumar said, however, the parking norms will …