Question : ADDITION OF EXTRA FLOOR

(a) whether on the recommendations of Malhotra Committee, permission has been accorded for the addition of one extra floor to three and half storeys in Delhi;

(b) if so the details thereof;

(c) whether the availability of electricity, water, parking space, load on existing sewerlines is kept in mind before giving such a sanction;

(d) if so, whether there is acute shortage of water and electricity in Delhi; and

(e) if so, the measures taken by the Government to check the stealing of electricity from poles by Jhuggi Jhompari clusters, unauthorised colonies and so on resulting into non-availability of electricity to genuine consumers?

MINISTER OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT & POVERTY ALLEVIATION (SHRI JAGMOHAN)

(a)&(b): In the light of the recommendations of the Malhotra Committee for Government has increased vide Notification dated 23.7.1998 the FAR, number of dwelling units and also max. height as per annexure. This is subject to provisions of the DMC Act regarding layout plan etc.

(c): Yes, Sir. Guidelines have already been issued vide this Ministry`s letter No.K-12016/5/79-DDIA/VA/IB dated 25.9.98 and also vide Notification dated 7.6.2000.

(d): As against requirement of 800 MGD potable water, only 640 mgd potable water is available, thus leading to a shortage.

As against requirement of 2670 MW during peak hours there is short fall due to T & D losses, conditions in Northern grid of Low Voltage and Low frequency.

(e): Delhi Vidyut Board (DVB) has taken steps to reduce the losses including theft of energy. During the period December, 1998 to June, 2000 DVB has checked 98642 connections all over Delhi including JJ cluster and 23467 cases were booked for theft. Besides, 40874 unauthorised tappings have been removed during the period.
ANNEXURE

ANNEXURE REFERRED TO IN REPLY TO PART (a) AND (b) OF LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.355 FOR 25.7.2000

I. Residential Plot-Plotted housing

S.No.	Area of Plot	Maximum	FAR	No.of Max Height	(Sq. Mt.)	ground	DUs (in Mts.)	coverage (%)
1. Below 32	75	225 1 12.5	2. Above 32 to 50	75	225 2 12.5	3. Above 50 to 100	75	225 3 12.5	4. Above 100 to 250	66.66	200 3 12.5	5. Above 250 to 500	50	150 3(4) 12.5	6. Above 500 to 1000	40	120 6(8) 12.5	7. Above 1000 to 1500	33.33	100 6(8) 12.5	8. Above 1500 to 2250	33.33	100 9(12) 12.5	9. Above 2250 to 3000	33.33	100 12(16) 12.5	10. Above 3000 to 3750	33.33	100 15(20) 12.5	11. Above 3750	33.33	100 18(24) 12.5

Maximum FAR	167	Maximum height	33 mtrs.