(a) whether the Master Plan of Delhi has been revised a number of times; and
(b) if so, the details and the reasons therefor?
(a) whether the Master Plan of Delhi has been revised a number of times; and
(b) if so, the details and the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN
DEVELOPMENT AND POVERTY ALLEVIATION ( SHRI BANDARU DATTATRAYA )
(a)&(b): Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has reported that
Sections 7 to 11 of the Delhi Development Act, 1957, prescribe
the procedure for preparation of the Master Plan for
Delhi/modification in the Plan. The first Master Plan for Delhi
was prepared and promulgated on 1st September, 1962 with
perspective of 20 years (upto 1981). Subsequently, extensive
Modifications were carried out in MPD-1981 and notified on 1st
August, 1990 in the form of Master Plan for Delhi (MPD) 2001 for
the perspective period of 20 years (upto 2001). The exercise of
carrying out modifications to MPD-2001 is in progress for the
next perspective period of 20 years (2001-2021).
Changing needs of the city necessitate review and
modification in the Master Plan.