The Latest Breaking News from the Delhi Development Authority

DDA launches FAQs to make Delhi Master Plan 2047 easier to understand

The Delhi Development Authority has launched Frequently Asked Questions on its website. These FAQs simplify understanding of the Master Plan of Delhi 2047 for citizens. The DDA also introduced a feedback facility for suggestions on the master plan. This platform allows direct communication of views to the DDA. It facilitates…

The Economic Times · Aug 30

The curious case of Delhi’s Zone-O: Demolitions on one side, construction on the other

The Delhi Development Authority and Municipal Corporation of Delhi have repeatedly claimed action against illegal construction in Zone-O, including demolitions. Yet a ground visit to several parts, especially the Yamuna floodplain, revealed construction continuing despite the restrictions.

Newslaundry · Aug 17

Delhi Development Authority issues fresh notice to remove all encroachments from its land

The Delhi Development Authority issued a stern warning against land encroachment. Unauthorized occupation of DDA land will face immediate demolition actions. The authority stated that all such land is government property. Expenses incurred during removal will be recovered as land revenue arrears. Public is urged to refrain from illegal use…

The Economic Times · Jul 9

Delhi Ridge: Can Master Plan 2041 safeguard the city’s lungs?

Many people often refer to the Delhi Ridge as the city’s “lungs”. Alongside the Yamuna River, it plays a pivotal role in maintaining the city's ecological balance. To safeguard this landscape, the Delhi Development Authority’s (DDA) Master Plan 2041 has introduced a new roadmap focused on its conservation and effective…

Newslaundry · Apr 23

Footpaths turn to front yards, parking lots in Gulmohar Park, Neeti Bagh

Lush green plants, towering like small trees, overflow the boundary walls of a house. At first glance, it looks more like a garden than a home. However, this is no ordinary yard but a case of private encroachment onto public footpaths in one of Delhi’s most exclusive neighbourhoods: Gulmohar Park.

Newslaundry · Aug 22, 2025

Aaj Ka AQI: DDA’s failed green efforts in Delhi

The Delhi Development Authority had aimed to plant over one crore saplings across Delhi to make the city greener in 2024-2025. But it met zero percent of the target. 

Newslaundry · Apr 21, 2025

Yamuna: Fair to evict farmers from floodplains?

Despite National Green Tribunal’s strict guidelines prohibiting construction on the Yamuna floodplain, the Delhi Development Authority has been increasingly concretising several areas adjacent to the river, as reported previously by Newslaundry. 

Newslaundry · Feb 18, 2025

"Cheap politics" Delhi CM Atishi remarks for DDA

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday for engaging in "cheap politics," alleging that the Delhi Development Authority. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 2, 2024

Delhi HC criticized civic agencies concerning death of woman, child in waterlogged drain in Ghazipur

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday expressed strong dissatisfaction with the functioning of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and its officials concerning a tragic incident in East Delhi's Ghazipur area where a mother and child died after falling into an uncovered drain.

Dynamite News · Aug 6, 2024

Delhi tree-felling case: DDA changed road alignment to ‘favour’ farmhouses

The Delhi Development Authority, which is facing contempt proceedings in the Supreme Court over the “illegal” felling of around 1,100 trees in South Delhi’s Satbari area, has now to contend with a new allegation.

Newslaundry · Jul 11, 2024