Question : CONVERSION FROM LEASEHOLD TO FREEHOLD



(a) whether a scheme for conversion from leasehold to freehold of flats/floors/shops in multistoreyed buildings in Delhi has been notified by the Government;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the DDA has been empowered to issue guidelines in this regard; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT (SHRI AJAY MAKEN)

(a): Yes, Sir.

(b): As per the modified scheme issued on 12.6.2006, individual flats/floors/shops in multi-storeyed residential complexes and multi-storeyed commercial complexes shall be considered for conversion from leasehold to freehold in cases where the owners have complied with the following conditions:-

(a) Permission had been obtained from the Lessor for construction of multi-storeyed group housing complexes and multi-storeyed commercial complexes;

(b) The lessees have complied with the bye-laws & regulations laid down by the Central Govt., State Govt. & Local Bodies;

(c) The building plans have been sanctioned by the local body as multi-storeyed group housing complexes/multi-storeyed commercial complexes;

(d) The purchaser shall have to give clear proof of his/her ownership rights such as registered General Power of Attorney/ Sale agreement/ Sale deed.

(c)&(d): Formula of the conversion fee is being worked out, after which DDA will issue necessary guidelines.