(a) whether the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) may be stripped off its powers to provide housing for the poor as well as lower and middle income groups as per Khanna Committee Report;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the Government has selected any new agency to provide houses to lower and middle income group people; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT (SHRI AJAY MAKEN)
(a)&(b): In its Report submitted to Government on 13.5.2006,
the Tejendra Khanna Committee has made certain recommendations
in respect of a change in the role of Delhi Development
Authority, including aspects relating to its planning functions,
housing activities, monitoring mechanism and regulatory role.
It has been decided to take a view on the matter in consultation
with the authorities concerned.
(c)&(d): In view of reply to (a)&(b) above, does not arise.