A recent assessment of the Yamuna floodplain's eastern bank reveals significant ecological damage due to construction debris, encroachment, and unauthorized construction. The South Asia Network on Dams, Rivers and People urges authorities to remove waste and constructions to restore the floodplain.
Delhi High Court is trying to resolve the Signature View Apartments issue. There is a trust problem between the DDA and residents. Residents refuse to leave unsafe towers. The court asks DDA to build trust by paying owed rentals. DDA must provide payment details. The court is reviewing a previous order about demolition and additional flats.
The Supreme Court has strongly condemned unauthorized constructions in Delhi's Chandni Chowk, despite an existing ban. The court directed Delhi Police to arrest anyone involved, even those "putting even a brick". Patrolling parties must be deployed to halt illegal construction and seal properties.
The DDA has assured Signature View Apartments residents in Mukherjee Nagar that rent compensation will be cleared by the end of July, following the declaration of the 336-flat complex as structurally unsafe and slated for demolition.
MCD has requested Delhi Police's assistance in evacuating 336 flats at Signature View Apartments, deemed unsafe by IIT Delhi and the Delhi High Court. The court ordered demolition and rebuilding after MCD declared the complex uninhabitable in 2023. While DDA set a July 31 evacuation deadline, residents claim insufficient notice and seek clarity on rent compensation before vacating.
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is set to auction a 23-acre land parcel in Rohini, Sector 36, for a large-scale warehousing complex, marking their first venture into this type of development. DDA aims to discourage warehouse purchases in NCR regions by offering the property through a 33-year licensing agreement with an annual fee of Rs 17.4 crore.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah led a high-level meeting to assess the Delhi Master Plan 2041, with Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar participating. The meeting, following a prior review, addressed the plan submitted by the DDA in April 2023, which is still awaiting final approval after receiving the LG's endorsement.
Delhi's Master Plan 2041, designed to guide the capital's urban development, is under review by the Delhi government after being submitted to the Centre in April 2023. The Delhi government held a closed-door meeting to review various provisions of the document.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is set to review the long-pending Master Plan for Delhi 2041 in a high-level meeting. The focus will be on industrial development, with plans to develop around 1,200 acres across three industrial clusters via PPP model. The plan aims to attract service sectors and generate lakhs of jobs.
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has set a deadline of July-end for occupants of Signature View Apartments to vacate, facilitating redevelopment due to structural safety concerns highlighted by IIT and court directives for demolition. The DDA will collaborate with MCD for evacuation, potentially issuing notices and disconnecting utilities.
India's luxury housing market experienced substantial growth in the first half of 2025, with sales soaring by 85% to nearly 7,000 units across the top seven cities, fueled by HNIs, ultra-HNIs, and NRIs. Delhi-NCR led the surge, accounting for 57% of total luxury sales, while Mumbai followed with a significant contribution.
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