Monday, August 08, 2005

My friend - a Cow

As usual the hon'ble high court of delhi has been led up the garden path by all these NGO types.

1) Stray cattle on the road is a cognisable offence under Delhi Police ACT. With all these dairy mafias whom plannerly type are so keen to suck(le) up to, you can't expect the poor MCD to rid street of cattle in face of law and order problem. Somehat like why Shielaji will regularise all these polluting industries functioning from residential areas because of fears of another "Gurgaon situation".

2) These are all failures of Police to Act, eg. last week I opined on section 431 Indian Penal Code, and why persons blocking public roads(like hawkers) should
be prosecuted under these sections. Obviously some like minded person has taken up the matter seriously. Today's Hindustan Times (pg 4 Metro) has big story called "Dump it, face Court" where 431 IPC comes into play, Ld. Magistrate has found no force in MCD receipt allowing dumping of mulba by builder in CR Park and allowed prosecution u/s 431, causing said builder to moan and whinge that he was being prosecuted unfairly
u/s 431 (5 years in the clink) when he was prepared to pay the fine of Rs.100 under DP ACT. Quite right, if only DP used their powers (vast/draconian) Delhi would
be a much safer place to live in - for cows at least - if not for women!

Now with that sexist remark, I shall sign off for the day.

Sarbajit Roy

--- Gita Dewan Verma <mpisgplanner@yahoo.com> wrote:

> That is the title of the Pioneer report about the latest court order in the Common-Cause PIL against stray cattle. Seems to be for community-participation
> in banishing bovines, with incentive-recovery through auctioning stray cows - to whom and for what, I wonder.

> By orders in this PIL, in May 2004 our MCD Commissioner, already milking farmhouses-party-menace, began auctioning city buffaloes in neighbouring
states and donating city cows to a trust in Mt Abu purportedly to solve stray-cattle-menace. A month into this peculiar drive, I had posted a chronicle,
also to point out DMP sane solution to both menaces, viz, relocating bovines to farms.
>
http://plan.architexturez.net/site/dmp2021/dmp/track/02
>
> On 04/08/04, in court waiting for a matter-to-reach, I was stunned to hear that over 18 thousand of 23 thousand cattle deported in 18 months in Common-Cause
> had died. There was no reference to the cow-donations
> or buffalo-auctions and I had found that strange. Stray-cow auctions sound even stranger.
>
> The orders are available at http://courtnic.nic.in/
> The petition number is WP (C) 3791 of 2000. Amidst every-other-day news to fret about possibilities of offending sensibilities, I hope someone who
understands these things will take a look, especially
at the orders of 04/08/04 and 08/09/04.
>
> On the plannerly case, I have no doubts. The farmhouse-misuse-milking policy was quashed last month in other PIL and in our case against unplanned and
> illegal schemes in farmhouse-zone also pleadings were
> closed on 03/08/05. The Common-Cause property is certainly misuse case. The following is translation of> the draft of the response to DMP2021 Public Notice
> response from Masudpur Dairy that friends in Masudpur showed me. There was some anxiety about filing, but I was told that even if the Dairy people decide not
> to, people from the village would include in their response(s).
>
> -----
> The 1962 Master Plan provided for uses like dairies
> in Rural Area and urban villages. It did not allow city
> expansion south of JNU for water constraint.
> Government made a dairy near Masudpur here.
>
> Then Vasant Kunj came up in Rural Area and in it a
> plot for other-community-facility was allotted to
> NGO Common-Cause of HD Shourie, who has lately passed
> away, which has built there a multi-storied building
> in which it occupies a small portion and rest is
> rented out. The plot for other-community-facility
> near Masudpur Dairy has been allotted to a college and
> Vasant Kunj flat residents want a club on another
> other-community-facility plot.
>
> Now Common-Cause is not a local community facility,
> but is occupying a plot (close to where Vasant Kunj
> Malls are being made) that college or club could
> occupy, while those are running in J-Zone Rural Area
> - where dairies could be.
>
> Some examples are: clubs / wedding-places in name of
> farmhouses (from which MCD is milking
> misuse-charge), illegal Delhi government specialty hospital (under
> construction with illegal boring) and amidst them a
> builder college by name of TVB (whose director AGK
> Menon is chairman of Plan 2021 sub-group for
> conservation and urban renewal).
>
> That such uses are wholly illegal in Rural Area has
> been clearly settled by the Court in the order of
> 2002 for stopping and inquiry of Sultangarhi scheme. That
> case, or current case against Malls and other J-Zone
> schemes in violation of Master Plan, was not filed
> by Common-Cause, but by local citizens. The
> Common-Cause contemporary of such cases is its case against
> stray-cattle in name of which MCD is closing dairies
> and auctioning buffaloes and Delhi Government is
> making some little space for them in Ghogha in
> Narela, while the likes of AGK Menon have pushed into Plan
> 2021 proposals for Sultangarhi scheme and nearest
> urban extension in ground-water critical J-Zone and,
> in return, MLAs have recommended regularisaion of
> colleges running in Rural Area. Such bhagidaari of
> sophisticates would not be moved even if buffaloes
> were to play bin before it [idiom, in reverse].
>
> Masudpur Dairy, of course, is authorised. Like Plan
> 2001, draft Plan 2021 landuse plan also shows it
> amidst the yellow of Vasant Kunj in white, like a
> barfi. But barfi cut in [babugiri] can do nothing
> about bitterness spread against dairies. When
> Masudpur Dairy was made, the area was Rural Area. Afterwards
> Vasant Kunj came up and to date does not have proper
> sewerage outfall. Even before the Common-Cause PIL,
> RWAs have been fuss-making about sewerage from the
> Dairy and more fuss-making about some in it leaving
> and renting their plots. All seem to have forgotten
> that the Dairy was here first and legally and Vasant
> Kunj came up later and illegally. A civilized
> solution might have been to shift the Dairy to south of
> Vasant Kunj, but those who have occupied that farmland or
> the likes of Common-Cause that have occupied plots that
> those could have occupied obviously found it easy to
> malign buffaloes to be able to maintain their status
> quo.
>
> This year, with earth removed from Vasant Kunj Malls
> site being dumped into the natural drain that flows
> towards RK Puram, rainwater back-flowed and filled
> in the Dairy. If we were to think what is the point
> telling, all will say good-the-buffaloes-drowned,
> how would you know that if it rains harder JNU might get
> flooded? The letter sent by Masudpur village social
> worker about the water-logging is enclosed.
>
> Now Plan 2021 proposes for appurtenant Rural Area
> urban extension and for urban villages
> redevelopment. The only reference to Dairies that we have been able
> to locate in it is by way of service shop, only in
> urban villages.
>
> We would like to suggest that urban agriculture
> inclusive of dairying is a sensible land use and
> provision should be made for it. But, after what
> Shouri saab has done before going, anything said in
> favour of buffaloes might seem like [idiom,
> kaala-akshar-bhains-baraabar]. As such, it is also
> suggested that, at the least, against the names of
> all the authors of Plan 2021, their Plan violations also
> be published.

Wednesday, July 27, 2005

DDA and Private Housing


mpisg take on pvtzn vis-a-vis dmp2021 public notice:
http://plan.architexturez.net/site/mpisg/p/050720

already happening is a dmrc tender. have had to file
IA, as no one got back on polite request to withdraw:
http://plan.architexturez.net/site/mpisg/riverbed/050718

way i see it, we have on hand biggest and most illegal
and idiotic disinvestment ever, public land acquired
over half-century. egged on by announcements since
1999 (start of DMP revision), latest approval being
yet another pep-up (necessary since average pvt sector
has a lot to lose in the fuzzy fly-by-night model).

re games village, my suggestion (made in ambit of
s.11A and reiterated wrt s.11A violations) is to
locate it with lots of other world-class stuff on
safdarjang district park and let DMRC do it all in
lieu of diffuse metro property development.

re AAI and land, unfortunately AAI workers union seems
to have gone bust. they live in areas around and had
started last year a decent holding operation based on
DMP and DDA Act(after an AAI eviction notice).

re NCR Plan, the question has not been seriously
debated but i would argue NCR Plan does not have
precedence over DMP. my view is that hierarchy of
plans is simultane and all levels have to dove-tail;
NCR Plan should not have been notified before
consideration of DMP2021 Public Notice responses.


--- sarbajit roy <XXXXXXX@yahoo.com> wrote:

> need info:
>
> Has mpd2021 been passed? I ask coz DDA is procative
> all of sudden w.r.t Private Participation. Everybody
> knows that land sharks have bought up huge tracts of
> agricultural land in South West Delhi, u know like a
> Sahara City etc. DDA I suppose is just waiting to
> announce that C'Wealth games will take place here
> and with the airport renovation taking assuming
> importance through these well timed media leaks / Metro to
> Gurgaon etc. South West Delhi is the place for
> "action" in next 2 years. Wots the point of spending
> all this public money on airport renovation when its
> going to be transferred to private players next year
> when AAI will be sold off?
>
> NCR Regional Plan shud be out in a month, at least
> thats what a very nice lady (planner type) at NCRB
> tells me recently.
>
> Just want yr thoughts.
>
> SarbaJit

Private sector participation in housing in Delhi (20/07/05)

As per news reports, DDA's Authority has approved a DMP-2021 proposal (private participation in housing and land development), without disposal of Public Notice and with a different 'scheme'. News reports and letter of 20/07/05

MASTER PLAN IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT GROUP

A synergy platform of citizens' groups with legitimate stakes in benefits of planned development

Vice Chairman, DDA

Sir,

As per news reports, DDA’s Authority has approved a DMP-2021 proposal (private participation in housing and land development), without disposal of Public Notice and with a different ‘scheme’. No expert named in DMP-2021 is quoted (not counting generalist KT Ravindran, now urging “enough housing for middle-class and other sections” in context of privatization!) and we are left to wonder about anomalies such as why 12-15 lakh private units by 2021 are claimed when DMP-2021 envisages in all only 42% of its 24 lakh estimate in form of new group housing, why a song and dance is being made about EWS/LIG housing by private sector even as DMP-2021 does not make this mandatory, why apropos zonal/layout plans speeding up and not imperatives of DMP-2021 alternatives for private participation without direct role in EWS/LIG supply is mentioned, etc.

This ‘scheme’ for purported benefit of private sector and housing (including EWS/LIG) is out of DMP context and patently flawed. Integrating EWS/LIG at the 10 Ha (about 15000 population) stipulated as minimum is not viable and DMP-2021 even favours Zonal level over community (1 lakh) level favored by DMP-2001; idea of 35% 25-40 sqm flats to be made over to DDA defies lessons from failure of 25% EWS / 20% NPNL units in Haryana-model; rationale for 50% EWS flats in each cooperative project (‘reduce the wide gap between pre-determined rates and the market rates of plots - thereby reducing corrupt practices’) is tenuous. Indeed, if EWS/LIG housing was likely in such ways, you would have gladly implemented your predecessor’s claim in WP 5007&09/2002 about it in Sultangarhi mega-housing, which also would not be coming up there before Zonal plan despite WP 4978/2002 and 1700 s.11A objections and could be coming up on Zonal housing land where Aravali Biodiversity Park is coming up despite WP 8523/2003 with cross-subsidised housing on layout plan EWS site still under infamous Sahara Restaurant despite WP 5007&amp;amp;amp;09/2002; and you would have gladly enforced s.11A suggestions for linking Zonal backlog on DMP-2001 targets for EWS housing to metro property development and also restrained DMRC from (currently, despite WP 6500/2003) inviting bids for 15 Ha of riverbed in contempt of the very order of 03/03/03 for compliance of which order of 03/05/05 has made you responsible for evicting EWS/LIG without housing. In Sultangarhi mega-housing and metro property development private participation is already underway and our related suggestions for EWS/LIG housing, also reiterated in response to DMP-2021 Public Notice, merit action now for confidence in the (less robust) ‘scheme’ just approved!

Reportedly the Authority also considered dispensing with Public Notice safeguard / empowering your office to make DMP modifications (it is hoped with responsibilities for errors and costs as being borne by Vasant Kunj Mall-makers for pre-mix construction on unplanned plots un-serviced by legal water or by AlCon for surreptitious laying of electricity line to Sultangarhi mega-housing). Perhaps the same presumption of wisdom greater than all people explains failure to consider responses to Public Notice for DMP-2021, that relies heavily on private sector, before issuing this ad-hoc approval that also belies PM’s coincident address to US Congress that dwelled on durable reform and assuaging doubts (while the Authority publicized in support of government’s decision to allow 100% FDI in real estate an approval to confound investors) and democracy and Rule of Law (while the Authority did this in pendency / disregard of the democratic and lawful process for participation on it).

Pertaining, as it does, to a DMP-2021 proposal for paradigm shift and to housing (most substantive part of any Plan), this approval thwarts due process of DMP-2021 Public Notice and replies to responses filed thereto are requested, as are reports on Public Notices for Sultangarhi mega-housing (wrt WP 8523/2003 and 5007&09/2002) and metro property development (wrt WP 6500/2005).

sd/-

Gita Dewan Verma, MPISG Planner

cc: for favour of information, LG/DDA Chairman

To support planned development. To oppose unplanned development. To protect our future.

news reports


DDA prepares blueprint for FDI in housing (Express Newsline, 19/07/05)

Esha Roy

DELHI Development Authority has been working on a policy to introduce Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) to land development and housing. The government has now allowed FDI up to 100 per cent “under the automatic route” in townships, housing, built-up infrastructure and construction development projects. The details of the policy will be discussed at a high-level meeting tomorrow which will look at bringing in an amendment in the DDA Act to allow FDI among other issues. DDA officials point out that the involvement of private players which includes foreign parties, has already begun in Mumbai where companies from the US and Dubai have been involved in the housing sector. > more


DDA turns a deaf ear to suggestions on land use (The Hindu, 19/07/05)

Gaurav Vivek Bhatnagar

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Development Authority has conveniently ignored suggestions made by its four political members as also the Secretary to the Lieutenant-Governor and the Chief Secretary of Delhi on the issue of "Alternative Model of Land Assembly and Development'' and "Involvement of Private Sector in Housing'' at its last meeting and will be re-presenting the item in the original form at its meeting due this Tuesday. > more


Big role now for private sector in public housing projects (Hindu, Front Page, 20/07/05)

Gaurav Vivek Bhatnagar

NEW DELHI: Paving the way for "high-class" residential housing development as seen in neighbouring Gurgaon, Noida, Greater Noida and even Ghaziabad of late, the Delhi Development Authority on Tuesday approved in principle the participation of private sector in mega housing projects across the Capital. The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by the Lieutenant-Governor of Delhi, B. L. Joshi, at Raj Nivas. Announcing the decision, DDA Vice-Chairman Madhukar Gupta said as per the Foreign Direct Investment policy of the Centre, the private sector would be involved in construction involving a minimum area of 10 hectares or 50,000 square metres of built-up area or their multiples. With this, the focus would now shift from plotted development to built-up development. > more


Private players set to play major role in housing sector (Hindu, 20/07/05)

Staff Reporter

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Development Authority has proposed a number of steps for facilitating private participation in construction of mega housing projects in the Capital. The private sector is all set to play a major role in supplementing housing construction in Delhi in order to meet the residential needs of an additional 90 lakh people due to make the Capital their home by 2021. Outlining the details, the Vice-Chairman of DDA, Madhukar Gupta, said since often projects get delayed to lack of zonal plans, efforts are being made to prepare these plans by the end of the year to coincide with the notification of the Master Plan 2021 of which the scheme is a part. Alongside DDA would be setting a time limit for provision of peripheral infrastructure and a committee or monitoring body would be formed before the plan takes shape. > more


Housing opened to pvt sector (Daily Pioneer, 20/07/05)

Staff Reporter/ New Delhi

Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has agreed in principle for the private sector participation in housing. In a high-level meeting chaired by Lt Governor BL Joshi on Tuesday, the authority gave its nod for the involvement of the private sector. The DDA would be in a position to finalise the policy in this regard and the decision of the authority has been sent to the Urban Development Ministry (UDM) for its approval. The meeting also proposed the setting up of a unified committee to grant no objection certificates to the developer from the concerned agencies.

Announcing the decision, DDA Vice-Chairman Madhukar Gupta said that after the Union Government gave its consent for the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the housing sector, there were visitors from United States, Malayasia and Singapore interested in the housing sector. Taking into consideration the projected need of the housing in the Master Plan of Delhi (MPD)-2021, the Capital will need 24 lakh dwelling units. While the DDA will construct about 12 to 15 lakh units, the rest has to be supplemented by the private sector. Keeping in view the fact that MPD-2021 has projected that 50 per cent dwelling units will be in the form two rooms set requirement. Similarly, a minimum of 35 per cent dwelling units in a group housing society will also be a two-room flat or below.

The construction of such group housing societies would be allowed under the supervision of the DDA. The developers and society owners would be required to pay external development charges for conversion of land usage. It is to be seen that basic considerations are met in the development and the internal facilities are as per the norms. The developer will have to complete the project under a stipulated period of three years.

The internal services provided by the developer must have approval of the concerned civic agencies and necessary community services should be there as per the recommendations of the MPD-2021, Mr Gupta said that the private sector would be involved directly in housing ventures on lands acquired and developed by the DDA and this would be in addition to housing activity to be undertaken through cooperative group housing societies. As per proposal, private developers have been given more space for land development and housing.

The private developer will provide minimum of 35 per cent of dwelling units for low-income groups and economically weaker sections categories (two-room sets) which shall be handed over to the DDA either free of cost or at a pre-determined price.

The developer shall provide internal roads, services, infrastructure, parks and parking facilities as per planning norms or approved lay out plan, he added.

The developer shall not be permitted to sell or make agreement to sell underdeveloped parties where roads, water supply, street lighting, drainage, sewerage and other conveniences as applicable under prescribed regulations have not be made available.

The involvement of the private sector in housing could be either through a joint venture between the DDA and the concerned developer through a formation of a special purpose vehicle. As far as cooperative group housing is concerned, they will have to construct an equivalent number of single-room for economic weaker section peoples. This would mean that they would be required to purchase from the DDA additional land for this purchase and such dwellings should be given back to the DDA free of cost for being utilised against the economically weaker sections people, Mr Gupta added


DDA opens land planning, housing to private sector (Asian Age, 20/07/05)

  • By Our Correspondent

New Delhi, July 19: The Delhi development authority (DDA) on Monday "in principle" gave the nod to direct participation of the private sector in land development and housing. About half of the dwelling units as per the projected population in the forthcoming master plan of Delhi 2021 in effect would be built by the private bidders. The guidelines for the direct participation of the private players is expected to be ready by the year end. The "in principle" approval of the proposal came after a meeting in the morning which was chaired by the Lieutenant-Governor B.L. Joshi and attended by the Delhi chief secretary S. Regunathan, DDA members and top officials. The approval comes close on the heels of the Central government’s decision to allow hundred per cent FDI in housing recently.

The private developers will have to develop a minimum of 35 per cent dwelling units for the economically weaker section which shall be handed over to the DDA free of cost or at a pre determined cost. The internal structures like the parks, etc in the adjoining areas though will have to be built in consultation with the concerned agencies. As per the projections of the MPD 2021 about 20 to 24 lakh dwelling units are to be constructed by the DDA of which about 12 to 15 lakhs could be netted by the private players.

Mr Joshi has also directed the DDA to submit the zonal plans for areas like Bhalaswa, Jahangirpuri and Narela to facilitate projects, said sources. Bhalaswa and Ramgarh areas have also been taken out of the purview of development area implying that the ban on construction activities since these areas were included in 1975 comes to an end and the areas will be handed over to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, said the DDA member Jile Singh Chauhan after the meeting. In a separate move the DDA plans to send a delegation to Hyderabad to facilitate construction of dams opposite Jagatpur village near Wazirabad and Okhla on the lines of Hussain Sagar dam in Hyderabad


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Friday, July 15, 2005

Sarbajit's covering letter to DDA

To:
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA)
Vikas Sadan, (INA)
New Delhi Date : 07-July-2005

BY HAND

Sub : My Objection / Suggestion to Master Plan 2021 (draft)

Kind Attn : Principal Commissioner cum Secretary

Dear Sir,

Please find attached my Objections/ Suggestions for draft Master Plan 2021 of Delhi.

I am filing (rendering and/or making available) my objections and suggestions in the form of electronic record(s) as per Information technology Act 2000. My filing is in form of a CD (compact disc).

As per provision of Information Technology Act 2000 you are requested to keep my filed electronic records accessible to me and others on your website and/or computer resources immediately.

I have provided my detailed objections to Chapters 7 and 15 of the proposed MPD-2021.

I specifically object to all the other chapters in draft MPD-2021 and I say that they may be deleted or substantially amended.

Furthermore, I object that DDA has no authority to put Master Plan Draft for Public Notice, when the latest National Capital Regional Plan has not been notified. It is relevant that Master Plan and/or sub-regional Plans are contingent upon NCR Regional Plan.

Yours sincerely


(SarbaJit Roy)

Sarbajit's MLU Objections (Part-1)

Objections of Mr. SarbaJit Roy r/o X-XXXX XXXXXX XXXX. Sector-XXX, Dwarka New Delhi-110075, Tel: XXXXXXXX, to MPD-2021 Draft Chapter on MIXED LAND USE.

OBJECTION No. : 0001

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

15.0 MIXED USE 15.1 PROVISIONS OF MIXED USE Mixed use essentially means provision of nonresidential activity in residential areas.

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The inclusion of this kind of arbitrary specific text is well outside the mandate of Master Plan, which is a broad policy framework. The inclusion of specific text of this nature into the MPD-2021 without any basis reinforces suspicion that vested interests still hold sway over DDA. I object to concept of Mixed Land Use at Master Plan level. MLU may be considered at premise level as per the existing MPD-2001, but such wholesale generalisation of MLU at MPD level is disastrous and sure to be challenged in Courts. I say that entire chapter on Mixed Land Use must be deleted. This entire text allegedly defining Mixed Land Use is false, wrong and actionable.


OBJECTION No. : 0002

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

In the situation, where in a number of residential areas, commercial activity has already intruded formulation of a balanced policy of mixed use considering its environmental impact and the socio-economic need of the society is

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: I say that this impugned text is drafted without due application of mind and without care to the reckless consequences that are bound to flow therefrom. There is no data or basis for inclusion of this text in MPD-2021. I am again so shocked that any text such as this could be incorporated in any scientific or technical document like a Master Plan, that I must question the bonafides (nay malafides) of the persons behind this objectionable drafting. It appears that this inequituous text has been included to pander to vested interests, and perpetuate the illegal activitities which DDA (and especially the numerous corrupt persons within DDA) is so infamous for. The inclusion of this text in Master Plan after 2 decades of time for preparation is once again conclusive evidence of the Master Plan fraud which DDA is again trying to play on the public. Also since there are no effective mechanisms for enforcement of such easily bypassed / misused clauses, I oppose inclusion of this text till such time as effective deterrents exist.


OBJECTION No. : 0003

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

of utmost public importance.

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The impugned text is arbitrary, discriminatory, exclusionary and deficient in it's basis for inclusion. Hence I say inclusion of such text is unConstitutional, and needs to be redrafted / deleted in accordance with Constitutional norms. Tis is how objectionable clauses are being sneaked into Master Plan in guise of Public Interest. DDA knows nothing about Public Interest and everything about Private Profit.


OBJECTION No. : 0004

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

On a single premise or in an area, mixed residential and non-residential activity has its positive and negative environmental and socio-economic impacts.

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The impugned text is arbitrary, discriminatory, exclusionary and deficient in it's basis for inclusion. Hence I say inclusion of such text is unConstitutional, and needs to be redrafted / deleted in accordance with Constitutional norms. I fail to see any positive benfits for MLU, and thousands of negative impacts.


OBJECTION No. : 0005

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

It suits the present socio-economic needs of a large section of the society and reduces the transportation needs and traffic movement considerably.

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The impugned text is arbitrary, discriminatory, exclusionary and deficient in it's basis for inclusion. Hence I say inclusion of such text is unConstitutional, and needs to be redrafted / deleted in accordance with Constitutional norms. MLU causes Traffic problems and does not solve them


OBJECTION No. : 0006

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

However, unless properly regulated

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The impugned text is arbitrary, discriminatory, exclusionary and deficient in it's basis for inclusion. Hence I say inclusion of such text is unConstitutional, and needs to be redrafted / deleted in accordance with Constitutional norms. Who is going to regulate MLU?


OBJECTION No. : 0007

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

and in certain conditions it could have quite an adverse effect in terms of congestion, pollution and general inconvenience to the people of the area.

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: When it is admitted that MLU has so many negative impacts, why persist with it?


OBJECTION No. : 0008

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

In view of the above the following approach is

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The scientific data and foundations upon which this inclusion is made, is obsolete and false, and there is no scientific or legal basis concerning 'MLU' for such specific text to be included in MPD-2021. Master Plan is only concerned with laying the guidelines and framework for development of Delhi, and inclusion of specific text of this nature at Master Plan hierarchial level is highly objectionable, as it subverts the hierarchial planning process.


OBJECTION No. : 0009

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

suggested: -

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: This text is another instance of how DDA's failed past policies / practices and monopoly of development on Delhi are being sought to be covered up and regularised through the back door. This is objectionable and hence this text needs to deleted from the MPD-2021.Is not Master Plan a law, MANDATE it and don't SUGGEST it ?


OBJECTION No. : 0010

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

1) Non-residential activity on residential premises

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The inclusion of this kind of arbitrary specific text is well outside the mandate of Master Plan, which is a broad policy framework. The inclusion of specific text of this nature into the MPD-2021 without any basis reinforces suspicion that vested interests still hold sway over DDA. No attention seemsto have been aid to the traffic, parking, diversion of utilities, etc.which unbridled MLU activity will bring in its wake. Residential premises are for residential use as per lease with President of India.


OBJECTION No. : 0011

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

should be permitted

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: This text is another instance of how DDA's failed past policies / practices and monopoly of development on Delhi are being sought to be covered up and regularised through the back door. This is objectionable and hence this text needs to deleted from the MPD-2021. As a resident of Dwarka Project, directly affected by this text, I object strongly to this clause. It is well known to DDA that there is tremendous nuisance and hazardous activities being caused by illegal shops, industries and Restaurants and Hospitals etc. located within Dwarka Project, in the so-called 'Mixed Land Use' areas which have been converted into dingy and squalid commercial complexes without the mandatory planning permissions from Delhi Urban Arts Commission. These so called 'MLU' malls have all sorts of Liquor Shops, Plywood and Timber shops, Hospitals and other prohibited activities carrying on merrily without any obstruction. Inclusion of any text which even remotely encourages 'Mixed Land Use' within Dwarka Project is most objectionable, and I strongly call for its deletion. NO, NO this should not be permitted.


OBJECTION No. : 0012

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

selectively and carefully

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The impugned text is arbitrary, discriminatory, exclusionary and deficient in it's basis for inclusion. Hence I say inclusion of such text is unConstitutional, and needs to be redrafted / deleted in accordance with Constitutional norms.Who selects and how? MPD is law, you cannot have such poor drafting, this reads like a schoolboy's homework project.


OBJECTION No. : 0013

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

taking into consideration

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: This text is another instance of how DDA's failed past policies / practices and monopoly of development on Delhi are being sought to be covered up and regularised through the back door. This is objectionable and hence this text needs to deleted from the MPD-2021. More bureaucratic drafting which is hollow and means nothing. TRIM THIS.


OBJECTION No. : 0014

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

community needs, environmental impact and provision for safe and easy traffic circulation and adequate parking.

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: I say that this objectionable and impugned text violates numerous Fundamental Rights of the populace of Delhi, and as such is highly unConstitutional. I further say that this text is a transparent device to disobey the judicial process and to frustrate the numerous litigations pending against DDA in the Courts. The guidelines illegally published / leaked by DDA concerning this aspect have allowed all sorts of illegal and irregular building, construction and encroachments to take place in anticipation of these particular clauses in Master Plan. Furthermore, there are already substantive provisions in other laws of India concerning like issues and numerous Courts have ruled on these issues, so where is the need for MPD-2021 to deprive and restrict the residents of Delhi from the better protections of other laws? Hence also I say that inclusion of this text or any similar discriminatory text in Master Plan is a fraud on the public (and lawful residents of Delhi) by DDA / MoUD, and is objectionable. As the sole development authority entrusted with acquisition, development and disposal of land within Delhi, DDA cannot misuse its monopoly in such blatantly unConstitutional fashion, by inclusion of text such as this. I submit that this text need to deleted in-toto or altered greatly. VERY GOOD SOUNDING WORDS, NOW CAN YOU IMPLEMENT THIS?


OBJECTION No. : 0015

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

2) In case of new developments, planned mixed residential and non-residential activity should be introduced right at the time of the preparation of the

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: I submit that this impugned text is not only against the planned development of Delhi, but also against the letter and spirit of the National Capital Regional Plan (which I consider to be overiding over any Master Plan for Delhi alone. The implications of this impugned and arbitrary text (for special interests)include causing population growth by migration into Delhi (by creating a magnet)even as limitation of growth is by far the most urgent imperative for Delhi. Hence also I find this text to be objectionable. I also find the data and assumptions behind this text to be flawed and suspect. Also when the Draft Regional Plan itself has not been passed / notified (I believe that 16-June-2005 was the date set for meeting of Chief Ministers and Secretaries to do so), I strongly object to inclusion of this impugned text in absence of up-to-date Regional Plan. It is relevant that Draft MPD-2021 itself admits that Master Plan of Delhi is contingent upon Regional Plan. I question how DDA / MoUD have notified Draft MPD-2021 at this time for public notice and 90 days period for objections when the umbrella Regional Plan itself has not been finalised. I question and suspect the motives and bonafides of the persons who are rushing this impugned text through and I say it is essential that the lobby behnd this objectionable text be identified. YOU CANNOT MIX RESIDENTIAL AND OTHER USES, THIS IS PLANNING DISASTER.


OBJECTION No. : 0016

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

layout plans

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: This text is another instance of how DDA's failed past policies / practices and monopoly of development on Delhi are being sought to be covered up and regularised through the back door. This is objectionable and hence this text needs to deleted from the MPD-2021.What is a layout plan, the MPD has no definition for this?


OBJECTION No. : 0017

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

along with the planning of Commercial Centres

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: Since I, my family, my neighbours and numerous other residents of Dwarka Project are being similarly harmed and nuisanced by illegal / irregular development activities which are encouraged and abetted by MPD clauses like the above I take strong objection to inclusion of this kind of text in MPD-2021, which affects and disturbs our Fundamental Rights. This kind of specific text is included without application of mind concerning 'Mixed Land Use', has no scientific basis, and infringes upon the Fundamental Right under Article 19 of citizens (especially residents, and homeowners to live peacefully in their homes, and be free from nuisance, whilst enjoying planned development and utilities and resources so neccessary for life. There are several relevant Judgements of Superior Courts concerning this which seem to have been deliberately ignored by DDA whilst drafting this objectionable text. WHY ARE COMMERCIAL CENTRES ALLOWED IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS. IS THIS TEXT TO REGULARISE ALL THOSE MLU MALLS IN DWARKA?


OBJECTION No. : 0018

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

for which appropriate provision of parking, circulation and services be kept in view.

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: This objectionable text is well covered by other laws of India, and will lead to confusion and overlapping. Hence I say this text needs redrafting or deletion. what is meant by "kept in view" ?


OBJECTION No. : 0019

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

Norms for parking and commercial use on different floors be specified.

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The impugned text is arbitrary, discriminatory, exclusionary and deficient in it's basis for inclusion. Hence I say inclusion of such text is unConstitutional, and needs to be redrafted / deleted in accordance with Constitutional norms.


OBJECTION No. : 0020

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

3) Notified provisions made in the earlier plan may be continued within the overall framework of the approved plan.

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: This text is another instance of how DDA's failed past policies / practices and monopoly of development on Delhi are being sought to be covered up and regularised through the back door. This is objectionable and hence this text needs to deleted from the MPD-2021. No, No this text legitimises past malpractices, and must be deleted.


OBJECTION No. : 0021

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

Mixed use may be permitted on residential plot facing streets/road of minimum 18.0 mts. ROW in regular residential plotted development with the prescribed development norms, such streets should be notified and given wide publicity.

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The impugned text is arbitrary, discriminatory, exclusionary and deficient in it's basis for inclusion. Hence I say inclusion of such text is unConstitutional, and needs to be redrafted / deleted in accordance with Constitutional norms.Why 18 mts and not 19.0 mts?


OBJECTION No. : 0022

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

Bungalow Areas of Lutyens' Delhi and Civil Lines, government housing, institutional / staff housing and areas of heritage and national importance shall not be covered under the Mixed use Policy.

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The impugned text is arbitrary, discriminatory, exclusionary and deficient in it's basis for inclusion. Hence I say inclusion of such text is unConstitutional, and needs to be redrafted / deleted in accordance with Constitutional norms. I have repeatedly objected to inclusion/exclusion of any particular areas as this is violkative of Constitutional provisions.


OBJECTION No. : 0023

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

15.2 NON-PERMISSIBLE USES Any trade or activity involving any kind of obnoxious, hazardous, inflammable, noncompatible and polluted substance or process shall not be permitted.

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: This objectionable text is well covered by other laws of India, and will lead to confusion and overlapping. Hence I say this text needs redrafting or deletion. The spirit behind this text is noble, but DDA's flesh is corrupt.


OBJECTION No. : 0024

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

15.3 PERMISSIBLE USES Mixed use could involve household industries (as per specific conditions provided in the section pertaining to industries), Retails Shops, Professional Activity and specific other uses as indicated here after:

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: It is very clear that a primary purpose of this impugned text is to allow 'Mixed Use' to illegally continue to operate within residential areas of Delhi, despite Court orders and Constitutional provisions prohibiting this. I say that this objectionable and impugned text violates numerous Fundamental Rights of the populace of Delhi, and as such is highly unConstitutional. I further say that this text is a transparent device to disobey the judicial process and to frustrate the numerous litigations pending against DDA in the Courts. The guidelines illegally published / leaked by DDA concerning this aspect have allowed all sorts of illegal and irregular building, construction and encroachments to take place in anticipation of these particular clauses in Master Plan. Furthermore, there are already substantive provisions in other laws of India concerning like issues and numerous Courts have ruled on these issues, so where is the need for MPD-2021 to deprive and restrict the residents of Delhi from the better protections of other laws? Hence also I say that inclusion of this text or any similar discriminatory text in Master Plan is a fraud on the public (and lawful residents of Delhi) by DDA / MoUD, and is objectionable. As the sole development authority entrusted with acquisition, development and disposal of land within Delhi, DDA cannot misuse its monopoly in such blatantly unConstitutional fashion, by inclusion of text such as this. I submit that this text need to deleted in-toto or altered greatly.


OBJECTION No. : 0025

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

15.4 RETAIL SHOPS The following activities will not be allowed under mixed use:

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: This text is another instance of how DDA's failed past policies / practices and monopoly of development on Delhi are being sought to be covered up and regularised through the back door. This is objectionable and hence this text needs to deleted from the MPD-2021.


OBJECTION No. : 0026

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

1. Retail Shops: Building materials (timber, timber products, marble, iron and steel and sand) Fire wood, coal and any fire hazardous and other bulky materials.

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The inclusion of this kind of arbitrary specific text is well outside the mandate of Master Plan, which is a broad policy framework. The inclusion of specific text of this nature into the MPD-2021 without any basis reinforces suspicion that vested interests still hold sway over DDA. No attention seemsto have been aid to the traffic, parking, diversion of utilities, etc.which unbridled MLU activity will bring in its wake. PLEASE SEE THE MLU MALLS OF DWARKA IN SECTOR 4 AND ELSEWHERE WHERE THERE ARE NUMEROUS TIMBER AND BUILDING MATERIALS SHOPS.


OBJECTION No. : 0027

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

2. Repair Shops: - Automobiles repair and workshops

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: Since I, my family, my neighbours and numerous other residents of Dwarka Project are being similarly harmed and nuisanced by illegal / irregular development activities which are encouraged and abetted by MPD clauses like the above I take strong objection to inclusion of this kind of text in MPD-2021, which affects and disturbs our Fundamental Rights. This kind of specific text is included without application of mind concerning 'Mixed Land Use', has no scientific basis, and infringes upon the Fundamental Right under Article 19 of citizens (especially residents, and homeowners to live peacefully in their homes, and be free from nuisance, whilst enjoying planned development and utilities and resources so neccessary for life. There are several relevant Judgements of Superior Courts concerning this which seem to have been deliberately ignored by DDA whilst drafting this objectionable text.


OBJECTION No. : 0028

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

- Cycle rickshaw repairs

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The scientific data and foundations upon which this inclusion is made, is obsolete and false, and there is no scientific or legal basis concerning 'MLU' for such specific text to be included in MPD-2021. Master Plan is only concerned with laying the guidelines and framework for development of Delhi, and inclusion of specific text of this nature at Master Plan hierarchial level is highly objectionable, as it subverts the hierarchial planning process.


OBJECTION No. : 0029

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

- Tyre resorting and retreating

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The inclusion of this kind of arbitrary specific text is well outside the mandate of Master Plan, which is a broad policy framework. The inclusion of specific text of this nature into the MPD-2021 without any basis reinforces suspicion that vested interests still hold sway over DDA. No attention seemsto have been aid to the traffic, parking, diversion of utilities, etc.which unbridled MLU activity will bring in its wake.


OBJECTION No. : 0030

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

- Battery charging

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: This objectionable text is well covered by other laws of India, and will lead to confusion and overlapping. Hence I say this text needs redrafting or deletion. Battery Charging is a neccessary evil, so long as it is non polluting.


OBJECTION No. : 0031

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

3. Storage, Godown and Warehousing

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: This text is another instance of how DDA's failed past policies / practices and monopoly of development on Delhi are being sought to be covered up and regularised through the back door. This is objectionable and hence this text needs to deleted from the MPD-2021. As a resident of Dwarka Project, directly affected by this text, I object strongly to this clause. It is well known to DDA that there is tremendous nuisance and hazardous activities being caused by illegal shops, industries and Restaurants and Hospitals etc. located within Dwarka Project, in the so-called 'Mixed Land Use' areas which have been converted into dingy and squalid commercial complexes without the mandatory planning permissions from Delhi Urban Arts Commission. These so called 'MLU' malls have all sorts of Liquor Shops, Plywood and Timber shops, Hospitals and other prohibited activities carrying on merrily without any obstruction. Inclusion of any text which even remotely encourages 'Mixed Land Use' within Dwarka Project is most objectionable, and I strongly call for its deletion.


OBJECTION No. : 0032

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

4. Junk shop

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: Certainly, there is no objection to small shops catering to day to day needs of residents running lawfully and peacefully within residential areas , but poorly drafted and random text such as I have impugned, must not find its way into MPD-2021. Scant attention seems to have been paid to the issue of nuisance, disturbance caused to residents, and diversion of resources and utilities to the activities envisaged under 'Mixed Use' at cost of lawful residents of Delhi.I say that this impugned text is drafted without due application of mind and without care to the reckless consequences that are bound to flow therefrom. There is no data or basis for inclusion of this text in MPD-2021. I am again so shocked that any text such as this could be incorporated in any scientific or technical document like a Master Plan, that I must question the bonafides (nay malafides) of the persons behind this objectionable drafting. It appears that this inequituous text has been included to pander to vested interests, and perpetuate the illegal activitities which DDA (and especially the numerous corrupt persons within DDA) is so infamous for. The inclusion of this text in Master Plan after 2 decades of time for preparation is once again conclusive evidence of the Master Plan fraud which DDA is again trying to play on the public. Also since there are no effective mechanisms for enforcement of such easily bypassed / misused clauses, I oppose inclusion of this text till such time as effective deterrents exist.

Sarbajit's MLU Objections (Part-2)

OBJECTION No. : 0033

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

5. Liquor Shop

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: I object that the impugned text makes a mockery of the planned development of Delhi, and is against the letter and spirit of the DDA Act. Delhi Development Act requires a holistic survey basis for Plan preparation and the statutory Plan requires a holistic monitoring basis for Plan modification. The Draft MPD-2021 admits that there is no holistic monitoring institution /mechanism in place. Furthermore there is nothing in the Draft MPD-2021 to show that inclusion of this particular and specific impugned text has been done after complete and due procedures have been followed. Powers to modify the Plan cannot be misused in this casual fashion.I again say that there is no place for such arbitrary and discretionary clauses in MPD-2021, and hence this text needs to be reconsidered or deleted. Furthermore, there are already substantive provisions in other laws of India concerning such matters, and hence there is no need for MPD-2021 to deprive and restrict the residents of Delhi from the better protections of those laws. THE WHOLE OF DWARKA IS INFESTED WITH LIQUOR SHOPS FUNCTIONING IN MLU MALLS. WHO IS STOPPING THEM?


OBJECTION No. : 0034

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

6. Printing, Dying and Varnishing

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: This objectionable text is well covered by other laws of India, and will lead to confusion and overlapping. Hence I say this text needs redrafting or deletion. The inclusion of this kind of arbitrary specific text is well outside the mandate of Master Plan, which is a broad policy framework. The inclusion of specific text of this nature into the MPD-2021 without any basis reinforces suspicion that vested interests still hold sway over DDA. No attention seemsto have been aid to the traffic, parking, diversion of utilities, etc.which unbridled MLU activity will bring in its wake.


OBJECTION No. : 0035

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

7. Any other activity, which may be notified from time to time.

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The impugned text is arbitrary, discriminatory, exclusionary and deficient in it's basis for inclusion. Hence I say inclusion of such text is unConstitutional, and needs to be redrafted / deleted in accordance with Constitutional norms.


OBJECTION No. : 0036

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

For other Retail shops,

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: This text is another instance of how DDA's failed past policies / practices and monopoly of development on Delhi are being sought to be covered up and regularised through the back door. This is objectionable and hence this text needs to deleted from the MPD-2021.


OBJECTION No. : 0037

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

Mixed use in notified streets will be subject to the following conditions: -

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The impugned text is arbitrary, discriminatory, exclusionary and deficient in it's basis for inclusion. Hence I say inclusion of such text is unConstitutional, and needs to be redrafted / deleted in accordance with Constitutional norms.


OBJECTION No. : 0038

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

i) Mixed use shops only on ground floor upto the maximum of ground floor coverage.

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The impugned text is arbitrary, discriminatory, exclusionary and deficient in it's basis for inclusion. Hence I say inclusion of such text is unConstitutional, and needs to be redrafted / deleted in accordance with Constitutional norms.


OBJECTION No. : 0039

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

ii) There should be unconditional surrender of front setback, which should not have boundary and shall be only used for parking.

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The inclusion of this kind of arbitrary specific text is well outside the mandate of Master Plan, which is a broad policy framework. The inclusion of specific text of this nature into the MPD-2021 without any basis reinforces suspicion that vested interests still hold sway over DDA. No attention seems to have been aid to the traffic, parking, diversion of utilities, etc.which unbridled MLU activity will bring in its wake. Please see the parking woes in the MLU malls of Dwarka.


OBJECTION No. : 0040

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

iii) Parking @ 2.0 ECS per 100 sq.m. shall be provided within the premises.

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The impugned text is arbitrary, discriminatory, exclusionary and deficient in it's basis for inclusion. Hence I say inclusion of such text is unConstitutional, and needs to be redrafted / deleted in accordance with Constitutional norms. This kind of specific text is included without application of mind concerning 'Mixed Land Use', has no scientific basis, and infringes upon the Fundamental Right under Article 19 of citizens (especially residents, and homeowners to live peacefully in their homes, and be free from nuisance, whilst enjoying planned development and utilities and resources so neccessary for life. There are several relevant Judgements of Superior Courts concerning this which seem to have been deliberately ignored by DDA whilst drafting this objectionable text. This level is too low, it must be at least @ 30. ECS per 100 sqm.


OBJECTION No. : 0041

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

iv) Cost of development of parking / common parking @ 2.0 ECS per 100 sq.m. in commercial areas shall be payable by the beneficiary.

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: This text is another instance of how DDA's failed past policies / practices and monopoly of development on Delhi are being sought to be covered up and regularised through the back door. This is objectionable and hence this text needs to deleted from the MPD-2021. As a resident of Dwarka Project, directly affected by this text, I object strongly to this clause. It is well known to DDA that there is tremendous nuisance and hazardous activities being caused by illegal shops, industries and Restaurants and Hospitals etc. located within Dwarka Project, in the so-called 'Mixed Land Use' areas which have been converted into dingy and squalid commercial complexes without the mandatory planning permissions from Delhi Urban Arts Commission. These so called 'MLU' malls have all sorts of Liquor Shops, Plywood and Timber shops, Hospitals and other prohibited activities carrying on merrily without any obstruction. Inclusion of any text which even remotely encourages 'Mixed Land Use' within Dwarka Project is most objectionable, and I strongly call for its deletion. How is the "benificiary" to be identified?


OBJECTION No. : 0042

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

v) For Master Plan Roads, the premises/ activity areas should be approached from service lane and direct approach from the main road should be discouraged.

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The scientific data and foundations upon which this inclusion is made, is obsolete and false, and there is no scientific or legal basis concerning 'MLU' for such specific text to be included in MPD-2021. Master Plan is only concerned with laying the guidelines and framework for development of Delhi, and inclusion of specific text of this nature at Master Plan hierarchial level is highly objectionable, as it subverts the hierarchial planning process. Very good text, please apply this in Dwarka.


OBJECTION No. : 0043

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

vi) Permission of mixed use would be taken from the concerned local Authority and will be subject to payment of conversion charges

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: This objectionable text is well covered by other laws of India, and will lead to confusion and overlapping. Hence I say this text needs redrafting or deletion. This text exposes DDA's real reasons for MLU, to get financial gain.


OBJECTION No. : 0044

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

vii) The planned character is to be maintained. No encroachments shall be permitted on the streets.

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: It is very clear that a primary purpose of this impugned text is to allow 'Mixed Use' to illegally continue to operate within residential areas of Delhi, despite Court orders and Constitutional provisions prohibiting this. I say that this objectionable and impugned text violates numerous Fundamental Rights of the populace of Delhi, and as such is highly unConstitutional. I further say that this text is a transparent device to disobey the judicial process and to frustrate the numerous litigations pending against DDA in the Courts. The guidelines illegally published / leaked by DDA concerning this aspect have allowed all sorts of illegal and irregular building, construction and encroachments to take place in anticipation of these particular clauses in Master Plan. Furthermore, there are already substantive provisions in other laws of India concerning like issues and numerous Courts have ruled on these issues, so where is the need for MPD-2021 to deprive and restrict the residents of Delhi from the better protections of other laws? Hence also I say that inclusion of this text or any similar discriminatory text in Master Plan is a fraud on the public (and lawful residents of Delhi) by DDA / MoUD, and is objectionable. As the sole development authority entrusted with acquisition, development and disposal of land within Delhi, DDA cannot misuse its monopoly in such blatantly unConstitutional fashion, by inclusion of text such as this. I submit that this text need to deleted in-toto or altered greatly. THIS IS UNENFORCEABLE.


OBJECTION No. : 0045

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

15.5 PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY Professional activity would include non hazardous and non nuisance kind of activity based on professional skills where the main premises of the concerned professional like a

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: Certainly, there is no objection to small shops catering to day to day needs of residents running lawfully and peacefully within residential areas , but poorly drafted and random text such as I have impugned, must not find its way into MPD-2021. Scant attention seems to have been paid to the issue of nuisance, disturbance caused to residents, and diversion of resources and utilities to the activities envisaged under 'Mixed Use' at cost of lawful residents of Delhi.I submit that this impugned text is not only against the planned development of Delhi, but also against the letter and spirit of the National Capital Regional Plan (which I consider to be overiding over any Master Plan for Delhi alone. The implications of this impugned and arbitrary text (for special interests)include causing population growth by migration into Delhi (by creating a magnet)even as limitation of growth is by far the most urgent imperative for Delhi. Hence also I find this text to be objectionable. I also find the data and assumptions behind this text to be flawed and suspect. Also when the Draft Regional Plan itself has not been passed / notified (I believe that 16-June-2005 was the date set for meeting of Chief Ministers and Secretaries to do so), I strongly object to inclusion of this impugned text in absence of up-to-date Regional Plan. It is relevant that Draft MPD-2021 itself admits that Master Plan of Delhi is contingent upon Regional Plan. I question how DDA / MoUD have notified Draft MPD-2021 at this time for public notice and 90 days period for objections when the umbrella Regional Plan itself has not been finalised. I question and suspect the motives and bonafides of the persons who are rushing this impugned text through and I say it is essential that the lobby behnd this objectionable text be identified.


OBJECTION No. : 0046

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

doctor,

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The impugned text is arbitrary, discriminatory, exclusionary and deficient in it's basis for inclusion. Hence I say inclusion of such text is unConstitutional, and needs to be redrafted / deleted in accordance with Constitutional norms.


OBJECTION No. : 0047

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

lawyer,

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The impugned text is arbitrary, discriminatory, exclusionary and deficient in it's basis for inclusion. Hence I say inclusion of such text is unConstitutional, and needs to be redrafted / deleted in accordance with Constitutional norms.


OBJECTION No. : 0048

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

architect

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The impugned text is arbitrary, discriminatory, exclusionary and deficient in it's basis for inclusion. Hence I say inclusion of such text is unConstitutional, and needs to be redrafted / deleted in accordance with Constitutional norms.


OBJECTION No. : 0049

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

etc.

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: This text is another instance of how DDA's failed past policies / practices and monopoly of development on Delhi are being sought to be covered up and regularised through the back door. This is objectionable and hence this text needs to deleted from the MPD-2021. WHAT IS SO SPECIAL ABOUT DOCTORS LAWYERS AND ARCHITECTS? WHY ARE ENGINEERS, CA's AND BLACKSMITHS EXCLUDED?


OBJECTION No. : 0050

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

would be separate and only

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The inclusion of this kind of arbitrary specific text is well outside the mandate of Master Plan, which is a broad policy framework. The inclusion of specific text of this nature into the MPD-2021 without any basis reinforces suspicion that vested interests still hold sway over DDA. No attention seemsto have been aid to the traffic, parking, diversion of utilities, etc.which unbridled MLU activity will bring in its wake.


OBJECTION No. : 0051

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

out of office hours services

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The impugned text is arbitrary, discriminatory, exclusionary and deficient in it's basis for inclusion. Hence I say inclusion of such text is unConstitutional, and needs to be redrafted / deleted in accordance with Constitutional norms. Now that office hours are "alll night long" such MLU activity will only disturb the peace and sleep of lawful residents.


OBJECTION No. : 0052

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

could be rendered from the residential premises.

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: This text is another instance of how DDA's failed past policies / practices and monopoly of development on Delhi are being sought to be covered up and regularised through the back door. This is objectionable and hence this text needs to deleted from the MPD-2021. MLU IS A BAD CONCEPT, AND MUST BE ELIMINATED.


OBJECTION No. : 0053

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

In such cases, on part of the premises on any floor subject to a maximum of 25% of the FAR or 100 sq.m, whichever is less for services based on professional activities shall be permissible.

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The impugned text is arbitrary, discriminatory, exclusionary and deficient in it's basis for inclusion. Hence I say inclusion of such text is unConstitutional, and needs to be redrafted / deleted in accordance with Constitutional norms.Why 25% why not 100%?


OBJECTION No. : 0054

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

15.6 OTHER ACTIVITES The following specific activities may be permitted in residential premises on plots of a minimum of size of 209 sqm. facing a minimum road width of 18 mts. ROW

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: I say that this objectionable and impugned text violates numerous Fundamental Rights of the populace of Delhi, and as such is highly unConstitutional. I further say that this text is a transparent device to disobey the judicial process and to frustrate the numerous litigations pending against DDA in the Courts. The guidelines illegally published / leaked by DDA concerning this aspect have allowed all sorts of illegal and irregular building, construction and encroachments to take place in anticipation of these particular clauses in Master Plan. Furthermore, there are already substantive provisions in other laws of India concerning like issues and numerous Courts have ruled on these issues, so where is the need for MPD-2021 to deprive and restrict the residents of Delhi from the better protections of other laws? Hence also I say that inclusion of this text or any similar discriminatory text in Master Plan is a fraud on the public (and lawful residents of Delhi) by DDA / MoUD, and is objectionable. As the sole development authority entrusted with acquisition, development and disposal of land within Delhi, DDA cannot misuse its monopoly in such blatantly unConstitutional fashion, by inclusion of text such as this. I submit that this text need to deleted in-toto or altered greatly. Why 209 sqm? Why not 208 sqm?


OBJECTION No. : 0055

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

(9mts. in `Special Area' and 13.5 mts. in Rehabilitation Colony).

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The impugned text is arbitrary, discriminatory, exclusionary and deficient in it's basis for inclusion. Hence I say inclusion of such text is unConstitutional, and needs to be redrafted / deleted in accordance with Constitutional norms.


OBJECTION No. : 0056

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

a) Pre-primary schools (Nursery / Montessori Schools, Creche etc)

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The inclusion of this kind of arbitrary specific text is well outside the mandate of Master Plan, which is a broad policy framework. The inclusion of specific text of this nature into the MPD-2021 without any basis reinforces suspicion that vested interests still hold sway over DDA. No attention seemsto have been aid to the traffic, parking, diversion of utilities, etc.which unbridled MLU activity will bring in its wake.


OBJECTION No. : 0057

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

b) Nursing homes

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: Since I, my family, my neighbours and numerous other residents of Dwarka Project are being similarly harmed and nuisanced by illegal / irregular development activities which are encouraged and abetted by MPD clauses like the above I take strong objection to inclusion of this kind of text in MPD-2021, which affects and disturbs our Fundamental Rights. This kind of specific text is included without application of mind concerning 'Mixed Land Use', has no scientific basis, and infringes upon the Fundamental Right under Article 19 of citizens (especially residents, and homeowners to live peacefully in their homes, and be free from nuisance, whilst enjoying planned development and utilities and resources so neccessary for life. There are several relevant Judgements of Superior Courts concerning this which seem to have been deliberately ignored by DDA whilst drafting this objectionable text. NO NURSING HOMES OR HOSPITALS WITHIN RESIDENTIAL AREAS.


OBJECTION No. : 0058

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

c) Guest houses

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The scientific data and foundations upon which this inclusion is made, is obsolete and false, and there is no scientific or legal basis concerning 'MLU' for such specific text to be included in MPD-2021. Master Plan is only concerned with laying the guidelines and framework for development of Delhi, and inclusion of specific text of this nature at Master Plan hierarchial level is highly objectionable, as it subverts the hierarchial planning process.NO GUEST HOUSES, LODGES, HOTELS IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS.


OBJECTION No. : 0059

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

d) Bank

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The impugned text is arbitrary, discriminatory, exclusionary and deficient in it's basis for inclusion. Hence I say inclusion of such text is unConstitutional, and needs to be redrafted / deleted in accordance with Constitutional norms.


OBJECTION No. : 0060

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

Further, the permission of residential land and building for the above activities shall be governed by the provisions of Notified Regulations in this regard except for Pre- Primary school which should be restricted only on ground floor equivalent to the permissible ground coverage.

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: Inclusion of specific text such as this concerning permitting so called 'Mixed-Use' to blatantly continue within or near residential areas without heed to fundamental rights of lawful residents in proximity , is against mandate of DDA to prepare Master Plans. I say that the impugned text makes scant logical sense, and needs to be redrafted with considerable care and attention. There does not seem to have been application of mind in its drafting. I submit furthermore that although this text may appear to be routine, it has deep ramifications and the potential to vitiate the planned and orderly development of Delhi. Also, there is no lawful basis for inclusion of this text in Master Plan, since it represents a departure from DDA's mandate and is objectionble. The proposed text distorts and skews development activity and is in conflict with specific provisions of NCR Plans (including draft Plans). I again say that there is no place for such arbitrary and discretionary clauses in MPD-2021, and hence this text needs to be reconsidered. Furthermore, there are already substantive provisions in other laws of India concerning such matters, and hence there is no need for MPD-2021 to deprive and restrict the residents of Delhi from the better protections of those laws. As the sole development authority entrusted with acquisition, development and disposal of land within Delhi, DDA cannot misuse its monopoly in such blatantly unConstitutional fashion, by inclusion of text such as this.


OBJECTION No. : 0061

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

Banquet Hall

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: This kind of specific text is included without application of mind concerning 'Mixed Land Use', has no scientific basis, and infringes upon the Fundamental Right under Article 19 of citizens (especially residents, and homeowners to live peacefully in their homes, and be free from nuisance, whilst enjoying planned development and utilities and resources so neccessary for life. There are several relevant Judgements of Superior Courts concerning this which seem to have been deliberately ignored by DDA whilst drafting this objectionable text. NO BANQUET HALLS IN OR NEAR RESIDENTIAL AREAS.


OBJECTION No. : 0062

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

As per the survey conducted by MCD in May 2002 in respect of Banquet Halls it is observed that about 64% of existing Banquet halls are situated in residential use zones, 18% in industrial use and 18 % in commercial use zones.

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The impugned text is arbitrary, discriminatory, exclusionary and deficient in it's basis for inclusion. Hence I say inclusion of such text is unConstitutional, and needs to be redrafted / deleted in accordance with Constitutional norms.


OBJECTION No. : 0063

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

Banquet Halls, which do not cause hindrance to the general public and provide for parking can be permitted on mixed use streets, where commercial activity is permissible, subject to the following conditions.

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: Inclusion of specific text such as this concerning permitting so called 'Mixed-Use' to blatantly continue within or near residential areas without heed to fundamental rights of lawful residents in proximity , is against mandate of DDA to prepare Master Plans. I object that the impugned text makes a mockery of the planned development of Delhi, and is against the letter and spirit of the DDA Act. Delhi Development Act requires a holistic survey basis for Plan preparation and the statutory Plan requires a holistic monitoring basis for Plan modification. The Draft MPD-2021 admits that there is no holistic monitoring institution /mechanism in place. Furthermore there is nothing in the Draft MPD-2021 to show that inclusion of this particular and specific impugned text has been done after complete and due procedures have been followed. Powers to modify the Plan cannot be misused in this casual fashion.I again say that there is no place for such arbitrary and discretionary clauses in MPD-2021, and hence this text needs to be reconsidered or deleted. Furthermore, there are already substantive provisions in other laws of India concerning such matters, and hence there is no need for MPD-2021 to deprive and restrict the residents of Delhi from the better protections of those laws. ALL BANQUET HALLS ARE NUISANCE TO RESDIENTS.


OBJECTION No. : 0064

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

Banquet hall shall be permitted in Residential and Commercial use Zones with minimum plot size of 333 sq.m, facing minimum 18 mts. ROW roads in residential plotted colonies

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The impugned text is arbitrary, discriminatory, exclusionary and deficient in it's basis for inclusion. Hence I say inclusion of such text is unConstitutional, and needs to be redrafted / deleted in accordance with Constitutional norms.


OBJECTION No. : 0065

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

(13.5 mts. in Rehabilitation Colonies and 9 mts. in Special Area).

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The impugned text is arbitrary, discriminatory, exclusionary and deficient in it's basis for inclusion. Hence I say inclusion of such text is unConstitutional, and needs to be redrafted / deleted in accordance with Constitutional norms.


OBJECTION No. : 0066

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

The ground coverage, FAR, height and basement etc. shall be applicable as per the Master Plan norms for specific landuse in which the premise is situated, subject to the conditions in respect of parking and sanitation facilities, hygienic disposal of waste and appropriate levies /charges laid down by the Authority from time to time.

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: I object that the text I have impugned above is an affront to all planners and professional persons, and thoroughly exposes the DDA (or whoever has drafted this shoddy and discriminatory text) to be incompetent and/or corrupt persons. I further say that this malafide text is at the cost of the public, is against the public interest and is objectionable on Constitutional grounds also. I question the composition / competence of the persons who have drafted this text. Is this impugned text in the public interest ? I say it is NOT! Does this impugned text preserve and protect the numerous Fundamental Rights guaranteed by the Constitution ? Again I must say NO! How then can such questionable text be considered as neccessary for inclusion in the MPD-2021? There is no basis for such half-baked and subversive text pandering to vested interests to be included in MPD-2021. I require and demand to know how this text has found its way into any proposed Plan document, and I hereby put DDA on notice to inform me of the same. I submit that this inequituous impugned text needs to be completely redrafted or deleted altogether, so as to address my concerns.


OBJECTION No. : 0067

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

15.7 INTENDED MIXED USE i) The quantum of Mixed use Area and its allocation/ distribution for various categories of Residential areas in New Area shall be specified in the layout Plans.

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The text I have impugned above is clearly designed for political reasons alone, and as such is absolutely against the Constitution and also letter and spirit of the laws of India (passed by Parliament) concerning the planned development of Delhi. Not only is this text contrary to DDA's statutory mandate, but this text seeks to subvert and obfuscate or dilute the better Master Plan provisions already in place. This is regressive and highly objectionable. There is no place for such arbitrary and discriminatory text in MPD-2021 which perpetuates inequities and imbalances in mixed use faciities for vast sections of society.Furthermore, this kind of specific text encourages and perpetuates irregular activities beyond infrastructure carrying capacity of Delhi. I say that all the attempts to cover up the past failures of DDA / MoUD for planned development of Delhi by inclusion of such malafide and disastrous text as the text I have impugned, will not work. What is required instead is a new and comprehensive and balanced approach to planned development for Delhi, which corrupt, incompetent and fossilised bodies like DDA cannot concieve of, leave alone deliver upon. I must again submit that this impugned text needs to be completely deleted, or redrafted substantially so as to completely address my concerns.


OBJECTION No. : 0068

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

ii) The layout plans would clearly earmark areas/ plots for Mixed use, preferably located opposite/ adjoining designated commercial areas.

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: I am aggrieved by this anti-Delhi and discriminatory impugned text, and I hereby put DDA on NOTICE that I shall certainly challenge the vires of this pathetic drafting on the touchstone of the Constitution of India. This text is but another example of DDA's high-handed tendency to misuse procedural powers in pursuit of unplanned mixed use development, rather than judiciously excercising its responsibility of Plan implementation in furtherance of the purpose for which DDA was set up. I say again that this impugned text is but another small example of DDA's illegal practice of legitimising its past misdeeds and failures. Text of this specific nature would not otherwise be included in any Plan document, except to cover up and legitimise past illegalities or favour special interests. I say that my study of the Constitution and Judgements of the Supreme Court concerning like mixed use matters, causes me to oppose the inclusion of this impugned text as it stands into MPD-2021. As the sole development authority entrusted with acquisition, development and disposal of land within Delhi, DDA cannot misuse its monopoly in such blatantly unConstitutional fashion, by inclusion of text such as this. Such matters have already been contemplated / covered in the Regional Plan, hence there is no need for MPD-2021 to contain text of such nature. Hence also, I again hereby give NOTICE to DDA, to delete this text entirely, or alter it substantially as I find this text to be objectionable. What is a layout plan, and what is its statutory basis?


OBJECTION No. : 0069

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

iii) The Plan may provide for mixed use on residential plots at appropriate locations grouped together facing 18 mts. ROW roads and above as per requirements. The quantum of area to be worked out and common Parking areas to be marked in the plan.

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: I fail to understand how has this text can be included in any legislation of India. It is poorly drafted, ambiguous, and is open to misuse. This impugned text while adversely affecting other Plan provisions, is also violative of numerous Judgements of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, and will jeopardise the proper planned development of Delhi, whilst legitimising all kinds of illegal and irregular mixed use activities. Once again I must question how text such as this keeps finding its way into Plan documents. Are there any special interests being served by inclusion of such anti-public text? I must say YES! Is the inclusion of this specific impugned text as per mandate of DDA as per section 7 of DDA ACT? I must say NO - for I find no supporting basis for inclusion of this obnoxious text in the DDA ACT which permits this.Surely this text is against the proper development of Delhi, and I oppose the inclusion of this text, and all such similarly objectionable text into MPD-2021, which this chapter of Draft MPD-2021 is littered with. There is no place in MPD-2021 for such text by which DDA continues to misuse its monopoly over land in Delhi.


OBJECTION No. : 0070

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

15.8 CONVERSION CHARGES Because of conversion of use/activity the conversion fee shall be charged from the beneficiary as decided by the Authority from time to time.

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: Inclusion of specific text such as this concerning permitting so called 'Mixed-Use' to blatantly continue within or near residential areas without heed to fundamental rights of lawful residents in proximity , is against mandate of DDA to prepare Master Plans. I say that the impugned text makes scant logical sense, and needs to be redrafted with considerable care and attention. There does not seem to have been application of mind in its drafting. I submit furthermore that although this text may appear to be routine, it has deep ramifications and the potential to vitiate the planned and orderly development of Delhi. Also, there is no lawful basis for inclusion of this text in Master Plan, since it represents a departure from DDA's mandate and is objectionble. The proposed text distorts and skews development activity and is in conflict with specific provisions of NCR Plans (including draft Plans). I again say that there is no place for such arbitrary and discretionary clauses in MPD-2021, and hence this text needs to be reconsidered. Furthermore, there are already substantive provisions in other laws of India concerning such matters, and hence there is no need for MPD-2021 to deprive and restrict the residents of Delhi from the better protections of those laws. As the sole development authority entrusted with acquisition, development and disposal of land within Delhi, DDA cannot misuse its monopoly in such blatantly unConstitutional fashion, by inclusion of text such as this. CONVERSION FEE IS THE REAL MOTIVE BEHIND WIDESPREAD MLUisation, and the illegal bribes involved in this process.

Sarbajit's Industry Objections (Part-1)

Objections of Mr. SarbaJit Roy r/o X-XXX XXXXXXX XXX. Sector-XXX, Dwarka New Delhi-110075, Tel: XXXXXXXX, to MPD-2021 Draft Chapter on INDUSTRY.

OBJECTION No. : 0001

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

7.0 INDUSTRY As per Economic Survey of Delhi 2001-2002, there were about 1,29,000 industrial units in Delhi in 1998 against 85,050 units in 1991. A door-to-door industrial survey revealed that an average unit employed 9 workers while 30% of the units employed 4 workers or less. The survey also revealed that textiles products (garments) units constitute the largest number, followed by repair services and electrical machinery.

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: I say that this impugned text suffers from a bad scientific foundation as the data and assumptions upon which it is based are shaky and from dubious sources.


OBJECTION No. : 0002

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

The issue of industries in Delhi has been a subject of extensive debate, controversy and concern over the past decade. This has centred mainly on the aspects of pollution and negative environmental impact of industries, the existence and continued growth of industries in non conforming areas and the issue of classification and permissibility with reference to household industries. Serious concern has been expressed regarding the continued existence and further proliferation of industries in contravention of the provisions made in MPD - 2001.

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: Certainly, there is no objection to industries running lawfully, but poorly drafted and random text such as I have impugned, must not find its way into MPD-2021. Little attention has been paid to the issue of diversion of scarce physical / natural resources and utilities which are being diverted to industries at cost of residents of Delhi. There is no data or basis for inclusion of this text in MPD-2021.


OBJECTION No. : 0003

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

7.1 STRATEGY Keeping in view the position brought out above as also in the context of the continuing pressure of population growth in Delhi, the following broad policy would be required for the industrial sector: i) To promote hi-tech and low volume - high value added industries, which are not labour intensive. ii) To encourage modernization and technological upgradation of existing industries required for day-to-day needs of the people of the city. iii) To take corrective measures with regard to industries in non-conforming industrial areas in terms of environmental and other norms as may be prescribed. iv) To provide suitable incentives and disincentives, and other measures, for shifting and relocation of industrial units not conforming to the land use norms. v) To review, and possibly widen, the scope of permissibility of household industrial units subject to adherence to pollution control norms and environmental considerations, fire safety regulations and other relevant factors, particularly the aspect of infrastructure services. vi) Adhoc licensing of industrial units to be discontinued. vii) To take specific measures to encourage the dispersal of existing industries / development of new industries in the NCR and limiting the growth of new industries within the NCT of Delhi.

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: I object that the impugned text makes a mockery of the planned development of Delhi, and is against the letter and spirit of the DDA Act. Delhi Development Act requires a holistic survey basis for Plan preparation and the statutory Plan requires a holistic monitoring basis for Plan modification. The Draft MPD-2021 admits that there is no holistic monitoring institution /mechanism in place. Furthermore there is nothing in the Draft MPD-2021 to show that inclusion of this particular and specific impugned text has been done after complete and due procedures have been followed. Powers to modify the Plan cannot be misused in this casual fashion.I again say that there is no place for such arbitrary and discretionary clauses in MPD-2021, and hence this text needs to be reconsidered or deleted. Furthermore, there are already substantive provisions in other laws of India concerning such matters, and hence there is no need for MPD-2021 to deprive and restrict the residents of Delhi from the better protections of those laws. The objective of this text is evidently to allow industries to continue to operate in Delhi, in violation of Fundamental Rights of citizens and in the face of Supreme Court Judgements concerning this which are being sought to be bypassed.


OBJECTION No. : 0004

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

vi) Adhoc licensing of industrial units to be discontinued.

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: This objectionable text is well covered by other laws of India, and will lead to confusion and overlapping. Hence I say this text needs redrafting or deletion. The inclusion of this kind of specific text is well outside the mandate of Master Plan, which is a broad policy framework. The inclusion of specific text of this nature into the MPD-2021 leads cause suspicion that vested interests still hold sway over DDA. How is this text concerned with "development"?


OBJECTION No. : 0005

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

vii) To take specific measures to encourage the dispersal of existing industries / development of new industries in the NCR and limiting the growth of new industries within the NCT of Delhi.

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: This text is another instance of how DDA's failed past policies are being sought to be covered up and regularised through back door. This is objectionable and hence this text needs to deleted from the MPD-2021. I may inform you that my objections and suggestions to the NCR Regional Plan 2021 already cover this, so why is there duplication between NCRPlan and MPD-2021?


OBJECTION No. : 0006

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

7.2 CLASSIFICATION OF INDUSTRIES The industrial classification is proposed to be simplified with prohibited category and non-prohibited category subject to proposals regarding specific category of industries permitted in different use zones. Further, all planned industrial areas are designated under a single landuse category namely "Industry". The standards prescribed by the pollution control authorities would have to be met by all industrial units, in addition to specific conditions in terms of number of workers and power load in specific categories.

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: This objectionable text is well covered by other laws of India, and will lead to confusion and overlapping. Hence I say this text needs redrafting or deletion.


OBJECTION No. : 0007

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

Industries listed under prohibited category (Annexure 7.1) shall not be permitted in Delhi. The existing industrial units under prohibited category need to shift to conforming areas or to relocate themselves outside Delhi within a period of three years.

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The text I have impugned above is clearly designed for political reasons alone, and as such is absolutely against the Constitution and also letter and spirit of the laws of India (passed by Parliament) concerning the planned development of Delhi. Not only is this text contrary to DDA's statutory mandate, but this text seeks to subvert and obfuscate or dilute the better Master Plan provisions already in place. This is regressive and highly objectionable. There is no place for such arbitrary and discriminatory text in MPD-2021 which perpetuates inequities and imbalances in industrial faciities for vast sections of society.Furthermore, this kind of specific text encourages and perpetuates irregular activities beyond infrastructure carrying capacity of Delhi. I say that all the attempts to cover up the past failures of DDA / MoUD for planned development of Delhi by inclusion of such malafide and disastrous text as the text I have impugned, will not work. What is required instead is a new and comprehensive and balanced approach to planned development for Delhi, which corrupt, incompetent and fossilised bodies like DDA cannot concieve of, leave alone deliver upon. I must again submit that this impugned text needs to be completely deleted, or redrafted substantially so as to completely address my concerns. I may point out that when the Supremee Court has directed all non-conforming industries within Delhi to close down by October 2004, then why is DDA wilfully disobeying orders of this Hon'ble Court?


OBJECTION No. : 0008

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

7.3 PERMISSIBILITY OF INDUSTRIAL UNITS IN DIFFERENT USE ZONES AND USE PREMISES For the industrial classification, the limits of aforesaid parameters shall be fixed according to the nature of industries, area and the nature of industrial development. The threshold parameters for industrial units are given in table 7.1.

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: This text is another instance of how DDA's failed past policies are being sought to be covered up and regularised through back door. This is objectionable and hence this text needs to deleted from the MPD-2021. I also object to the entire text contained Table No.1 as being false.


OBJECTION No. : 0009

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

i) Maximum No. of workers shall be as per notification issued by the competent authority from time to time.

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: This objectionable text is well covered by other laws of India, and will lead to confusion and overlapping. Hence I say this text needs redrafting or deletion. Furthermore how is this connected to "Development" ?


OBJECTION No. : 0010

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

ii) The power requirement for operating pollution control devices & non manufacture use shall be over and above the aforesaid permissible load.

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: Inclusion of specific text such as this concerning permissible electrical power loads and permitting industries to continue functioning within or near residential / non-conforming areas without heed to fundamental rights of lawful residents, is against mandate of DDA to prepare Master Plans. I say that the impugned text makes scant logical sense, and needs to be redrafted with considerable care and attention. There does not seem to have been application of mind in its drafting. I submit furthermore that although this text may appear to be routine, it has deep ramifications and the potential to vitiate the planned and orderly development of Delhi. Also, there is no lawful basis for inclusion of this text in Master Plan, since it represents a departure from DDA's mandate and is objectionble.


OBJECTION No. : 0011

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

7.4 HOUSEHOLD / SERVICE INDUSTRIES i) Household industrial units with maximum 5 workers and 5 kilowatt power may be allowed to continue in residential areas and new industrial units of this type could be permitted in residential areas subject to the condition that no polluting industrial unit shall be permitted as household industry. ii) The industrial units could be permitted only after registration by the Govt. of NCTD and clearance from the Pollution Control Authorities. iii) Household industrial units would be allowed to the extent of 25% of the floor space or 30 sqm. whichever is less. Further additions / alterations to the list of Household Industries

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: It is very clear that a primary purpose of this impugned text is to allow Industries to illegally continue to operate within Delhi, despite Supreme Court orders and Constitutional provisions banning this. I say that the impugned text is most arbitrary and high-handed. That furthermore the impugned text has no basis in planning rationale. Any analysis of this text would immediately reveals its gross defects that would render the Master Plan itself meaningless. I again say that there is no place for such arbitrary and discretionary clauses in MPD-2021, and hence this text needs to be reconsidered. Furthermore, there are already substantive provisions in other laws of India concerning such matters, and hence there is no need for MPD-2021 to deprive and restrict the residents of Delhi from the better protections of those laws. I submit that this text needs to be redrafted to address my concerns especially concerning spatial planning aspects and preservation of fundamental rights of residents of Delhi. In addition I say that this impugned text suffers from a bad scientific foundation as the data and assumptions upon which it is based are shaky and from dubious sources. What is so sacrosant about "25%" and "30%" and how have these arbitrary figures been arrived at?


OBJECTION No. : 0012

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

CONDITIONS USE ZONE / USE PREMISES GROUPS PERMITTED (REFER ANNEXURE) MAX. NO. OF WORKERS MAX. INDUSTRIAL POWER LOAD (KW) Residential Use a) Residential A 5 5 b) Villages (Abadi) in Green Belt. A+A1 5 5

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The impugned text is arbitrary, discriminatory and deficient in it's basis for inclusion. Hence I say inclusion of such text is unConstitutional, and needs to be redrafted / deleted in accordance with Constitutional norms.


OBJECTION No. : 0013

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

Commercial Use a) Convenience Shopping Centre, Local Shopping Centre.5 6 b) Community Centre. 9 11 c) District Centre, d) Service Market, Service Centre.A+ A1 Service / repair / packaging / assembly (without manufacturing) of permissible industries. 19 11

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The impugned text is arbitrary, discriminatory and deficient in it's basis for inclusion. Hence I say inclusion of such text is unConstitutional, and needs to be redrafted / deleted in accordance with Constitutional norms. What is so special about repair / packaging / assembly units etc.? I object to any form of industrial activity taking place in Commercial Use areas.


OBJECTION No. : 0014

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

Industrial Use a) Plotted development All industries except those prohibited As per need

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: This text is another instance of how DDA's failed past policies are being sought to be covered up and regularised through back door. This is objectionable text concerning Industrial Land Use and Plotted development and hence this text needs to deleted from the MPD-2021. As a resident of Dwarka Project, directly affected by this text, I object strongly to this clause. It is well known to DDA that there is tremendous pollution and discharge of toxic emissions and hazardous effluents being caused by industries located within Dwarka Project, such as at Bindapur, Indra Park Extn., Dabri, Matiyala, Kakrola, etc. which are affecting lawful residents of planned and developed sectors of DDA within Dwarka. The stringent existing MPD-2001 provisions and the Supreme Court order of 07-May-2005 having failed to stop these numerous toxic industries (especially clay, plastic and scrap processing units) within Dwarka from operating, it would be most apalling if lawful residents of Dwarka are deprived from enjoying their basic fundamental rights. As is well known this state of affairs is because it is admitted fact that DDA has miserably failed to notify the zonal development plans for the Urban Extension Areas, and that successive corrupt planners of DDA have wilfully disobeyed and perjured themselves to the Supreme Court. Any indirect attempts in MPD-2021 to allow polluting industries to operate by affecting residential areas - such as in-situ regularisation - must be deleted from the MPD-2021.


OBJECTION No. : 0015

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

b) Flatted Industries All industries except those prohibited. Non polluting & excluding industries producing noise/ water/ vibrations/ odour pollution 20 As per need

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: This objectionable text is well covered by other laws of India, and will lead to confusion and overlapping. Hence I say this text needs redrafting or deletion. Who is going to determine the "need" for industries. This is another example of arbitraryness and discretion being introduced into Plan.


OBJECTION No. : 0016

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

Table 7.1: Parameters for Industrial Units in Different Use Zones & Use Premises could be made if considered appropriate and in public interest by the Central Government to do so. iv) No inflammable or hazardous material is permitted to be stored. v) To set up a household industry, separate industrial electric connection (single phase), would be necessary. So would be the Municipal license.List of Household / Service Sector activities is given in Annexure 7.1

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: This objectionable text is well covered by other laws of India, and will lead to confusion and overlapping. Hence I say this text needs redrafting or deletion. I object entirely to the Annexure 7.1 also since it is false.


OBJECTION No. : 0017

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

7.5 NO INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY ZONE In order to maintain the city's ambience and pollution free environment in important and historic areas of Delhi, following locations are categorized as 'No Industrial Activity Zone' where no industrial activity including household industry, shall be permitted. a) Lutyen's Bungalow Zone b) Civil Lines Bungalow Area c) Employer Housing d) Group Housing

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The impugned text is arbitrary, discriminatory and deficient in it's basis for inclusion. Hence I say inclusion of such text is unConstitutional, and needs to be redrafted / deleted in accordance with Constitutional norms. What is so unique about these areas like Lutyen's Bungalow Zone etc. I have already objected to all this and much more to the Ministry of Urban Development's Public Notice concerning Industruies, and 70% insitu regularisation, to which no heed has been paid.


OBJECTION No. : 0018

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

7.6 INDUSTRIAL AREA REDEVELOPMENT SCHEMES The redevelopment schemes cover the following aspects; i) Modernization and upgradation of existing planned industrial areas; and, ii) Redevelopment of areas which have become industrialized over the period ofthe two Master Plans even though not designated as such.

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: This text is another instance of how DDA's failed past policies are being sought to be covered up and regularised through back door. This is objectionable and hence this text needs to deleted from the MPD-2021. Why are illegal indutrial areas which have sprouted up in viiolation of Master Plan being allowed to continue. Who are the corrupt officers of DDA and MoUD who benefit from Industry in Delhi?


OBJECTION No. : 0019

I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-

7.6.1 EXISTING PLANNED INDUSTRIAL AREAS These industrialized areas were developed in the 70's and, over the years, have deteriorated considerably in terms of physical infrastructure and, in some cases deficiencies on this score have persisted in an overall sense. Besides, there have been changes in the nature of activities in some of the areas and there have also been demands for using part of the plots for activities which could be classified as commercial. There may also be a need to see whether further densification is possible in terms of creating smaller plots by sub-divisions to accommodate a larger number of industries / units. There is, therefore, a need for Modernization and Upgradation of the existing industrial areas with due regard to environmental considerations. Since most of the Industrial areas are located along the Mass Public Transport Corridors, there is also a need for optimizing the use around these areas through the process of redevelopment. This process of upgradation and redevelopment will need to be carried out in a planned manner, and in a public-private partnership framework, in which the entrepreneurs contribute to the betterment and subsequent maintenance through suitable Operation and Maintenance arrangements.

SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: I fail to understand how has this text can be included in any legislation of India. It is poorly drafted, ambiguous, and is open to misuse. This impugned text while adversely affecting other Plan provisions, is also violative of numerous Judgements of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, and will jeopardise the proper planned development of Delhi, whilst legitimising all kinds of illegal and irregular industrial activities. Once again I must question how text such as this keeps finding its way into Plan documents. Are there any special interests being served by inclusion of such anti-public text? I must say YES! Is the inclusion of this specific impugned text as per mandate of DDA as per section 7 of DDA ACT? I must say NO - for I find no supporting basis for inclusion of this obnoxious text in the DDA ACT which permits this.Surely this text is against the proper development of Delhi, and I oppose the inclusion of this text, and all such similarly objectionable text into MPD-2021, which this chapter of Draft MPD-2021 is littered with. There is no place in MPD-2021 for such text by which DDA continues to misuse its monopoly over land in Delhi. Furthermore why should land along MRTS be corrupted by Industry? Why are you encouraging further industrial slums by "further densification"?