:
(a) whether the Delhi Urban Arts Commission was not consulted in preparing
the outline for Master Plan for Delhi, 2021;
(b) if so, the reasons therefor;
(c) the date on which the said Commission was constituted and the main responsibilities
entrusted to it; and
(d) the names of ex-officio officers in this Commission at present?
THE MINISTER OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS AND MINISTER OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD)
(a) and (b) The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has reported that the Draft Master Plan
for Delht-2021 has been formulate after wide ranging consultations with experts from the related
fields, local bodies, professional organizations, etc. Central Government has permitted the Delhi
Development Authority (DDA) to notify the draft Master Plan for Delhi-2021 for inviting objections
and suggestions from individuals, government bodies/ NGOs and all concerned.
(c) The Delhi Urban Art Commission (DUAC) was constituted on 1 st May, 1974 under the Delhi
Urban Commission`s Act, 1973 with a view to preserving, developing and maintaining the aesthetic
quality of urban and environmental design within Delhi.
(d) The names of ex-officio persons in the Commission at present are as under:-
(i) Shri B.S. Lalii, Chairman, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Urban Development.
(ii) Shri RK. Pradhan, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Urban Development.