(a) whether the Government propose to legalise unauthorised colonies in the Capital;
(b) if so, the details thereof indicating the names of the colonies likely to be legalised;
(c) the criteria laid down for recovery of the land value alongwith the penalties;
(d) the time by which the process in this regard is likely to be started and issued notification; and
(e) the strategy chalked out by the Government to provide basic amenities in these colonies?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR URBAN DEVELOPMENT & POVERTY ALLEVIATION ( SHRI BANDARU DATTATREYA )
(a)to(e): In May, 1993, Govt. of National Capital Territory of
Delhi recommended to the Government of India, regularisation of
unauthorised colonies in Delhi which had come up before March
31, 1993. Soon thereafter, a public interest writ petition was
filed by the Common Cause in the Dehi High Court against this
proposal/recommendations. The High Court, in its interim
orders, stayed action or decision by the Government for
regularising these colonies.
On the directions of the Court, a High Powered Committee
headed by Secretary, Ministry of Urban Development was
constituted to go into the entire gamut of issue on unauthorised
colonies. On the basis of the report of this Committee, the
High Court asked the Government to submit its view to the Court
in respect of regularisation of the colonies and the terms and
conditions on which such regularisation could be done. After
consulting all the local authorities including the Government of
National Capital Territory of Delhi, a draft proposal was
prepared. This proposal was sent o Delhi Government and the
Government of Delhi conveyed its agreement to the draft proposal
in October, 1999. Thereafter, the Government of India
formulated its view and these views have been submitted to the
High Court through an affidavit. The High Court, after
considering these views and holding further procedings in the
matter, will take appropriate decision. The Government will
take further action in accordance with the directions/orders of
the High Court.