Question : ALLOTMENT OF LAND BY DDA

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(a) whether the Delhi Development Authority has allotted any land for the purpose of constructing hospitals, dharmshalas, schools and colleges etc. during the last three years;

(b) if so, the details thereof institute-wise;

(c) whether banquet halls, hotels and commercial centres have been constructed on the land allotted for Dharmshalas; and

(d) if so, the action taken/proposed to be taken by the Government against such institutions?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ( SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD )

(a)&(b): The details of allotments made during the years 2002,2003 & 2004 are indicated as per Annexure.

(c)&(d): Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has reported that a case of construction of a hotel/guest house on land meant for temple & dharamshala came to notice in 2003. DDA cancelled the lease and sealed the building and eviction proceedings were started. The eviction proceedings have been stayed by Hon`ble High Court and the building de-sealed. DDA has gone in appeal against the order of High Court. Further DDA has also reported that allotment in respect of two community hall sites that were being used as commercial banquet halls have been cancelled.

ANNEXURE

 ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PARTS (a)&(b) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 5739 FOR 3.5.2005. ------------------------------------------------------------------- PURPOSE YEAR 2002 YEAR 2003 YEAR 2004 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Schools 82 38 3 Colleges/Vocational/ 12 - - Management/Higher Institutes Dharamshalas 3 - - Hospitals 1 - - Hospitals (allotted 2 5 2 through auction).