(a) whether the attention of the Government has been drawn to the news-item captioned `Goodbye Open Spaces, Delhi is heading for planned disaster` appearing in the Times of India dated February 09,2003;
(b) if so, the facts of the matter reported therein and the reaction of the Government thereto;
(c) whether the Government have made a correct assessment of the situation;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the steps taken/proposed to be taken by the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT & POVERTY ALLEVIATION ( SHRI PON RADHAKRISHNAN )
(a): Yes, Sir.
(b): The reported news item pertains to preparation of Master
Plan 2021 for Delhi which would be a review of the Master Plan
2001.
(c)to(e): Master Plan for Delhi is notified as per the
provisions of Delhi Development Act, 1957. This process
involves comprehensive examination of issues pertaining to
planned development of Delhi. Suggestions/objections of public
are also obtained through public notice on draft plan which is
submitted by the Delhi Development authority for
consideration/approval of the Government.