I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-
5. Liquor Shop
SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: I object that the impugned text makes a mockery of the planned development of Delhi, and is against the letter and spirit of the DDA Act. Delhi Development Act requires a holistic survey basis for Plan preparation and the statutory Plan requires a holistic monitoring basis for Plan modification. The Draft MPD-2021 admits that there is no holistic monitoring institution /mechanism in place. Furthermore there is nothing in the Draft MPD-2021 to show that inclusion of this particular and specific impugned text has been done after complete and due procedures have been followed. Powers to modify the Plan cannot be misused in this casual fashion.I again say that there is no place for such arbitrary and discretionary clauses in MPD-2021, and hence this text needs to be reconsidered or deleted. Furthermore, there are already substantive provisions in other laws of India concerning such matters, and hence there is no need for MPD-2021 to deprive and restrict the residents of Delhi from the better protections of those laws. THE WHOLE OF DWARKA IS INFESTED WITH LIQUOR SHOPS FUNCTIONING IN MLU MALLS. WHO IS STOPPING THEM?
I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-
6. Printing, Dying and Varnishing
SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: This objectionable text is well covered by other laws of India, and will lead to confusion and overlapping. Hence I say this text needs redrafting or deletion. The inclusion of this kind of arbitrary specific text is well outside the mandate of Master Plan, which is a broad policy framework. The inclusion of specific text of this nature into the MPD-2021 without any basis reinforces suspicion that vested interests still hold sway over DDA. No attention seemsto have been aid to the traffic, parking, diversion of utilities, etc.which unbridled MLU activity will bring in its wake.
I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-
7. Any other activity, which may be notified from time to time.
SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The impugned text is arbitrary, discriminatory, exclusionary and deficient in it's basis for inclusion. Hence I say inclusion of such text is unConstitutional, and needs to be redrafted / deleted in accordance with Constitutional norms.
I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-
For other Retail shops,
SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: This text is another instance of how DDA's failed past policies / practices and monopoly of development on Delhi are being sought to be covered up and regularised through the back door. This is objectionable and hence this text needs to deleted from the MPD-2021.
I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-
Mixed use in notified streets will be subject to the following conditions: -
SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The impugned text is arbitrary, discriminatory, exclusionary and deficient in it's basis for inclusion. Hence I say inclusion of such text is unConstitutional, and needs to be redrafted / deleted in accordance with Constitutional norms.
I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-
i) Mixed use shops only on ground floor upto the maximum of ground floor coverage.
SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The impugned text is arbitrary, discriminatory, exclusionary and deficient in it's basis for inclusion. Hence I say inclusion of such text is unConstitutional, and needs to be redrafted / deleted in accordance with Constitutional norms.
I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-
ii) There should be unconditional surrender of front setback, which should not have boundary and shall be only used for parking.
SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The inclusion of this kind of arbitrary specific text is well outside the mandate of Master Plan, which is a broad policy framework. The inclusion of specific text of this nature into the MPD-2021 without any basis reinforces suspicion that vested interests still hold sway over DDA. No attention seems to have been aid to the traffic, parking, diversion of utilities, etc.which unbridled MLU activity will bring in its wake. Please see the parking woes in the MLU malls of Dwarka.
I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-
iii) Parking @ 2.0 ECS per 100 sq.m. shall be provided within the premises.
SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The impugned text is arbitrary, discriminatory, exclusionary and deficient in it's basis for inclusion. Hence I say inclusion of such text is unConstitutional, and needs to be redrafted / deleted in accordance with Constitutional norms. This kind of specific text is included without application of mind concerning 'Mixed Land Use', has no scientific basis, and infringes upon the Fundamental Right under Article 19 of citizens (especially residents, and homeowners to live peacefully in their homes, and be free from nuisance, whilst enjoying planned development and utilities and resources so neccessary for life. There are several relevant Judgements of Superior Courts concerning this which seem to have been deliberately ignored by DDA whilst drafting this objectionable text. This level is too low, it must be at least @ 30. ECS per 100 sqm.
I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-
iv) Cost of development of parking / common parking @ 2.0 ECS per 100 sq.m. in commercial areas shall be payable by the beneficiary.
SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: This text is another instance of how DDA's failed past policies / practices and monopoly of development on Delhi are being sought to be covered up and regularised through the back door. This is objectionable and hence this text needs to deleted from the MPD-2021. As a resident of Dwarka Project, directly affected by this text, I object strongly to this clause. It is well known to DDA that there is tremendous nuisance and hazardous activities being caused by illegal shops, industries and Restaurants and Hospitals etc. located within Dwarka Project, in the so-called 'Mixed Land Use' areas which have been converted into dingy and squalid commercial complexes without the mandatory planning permissions from Delhi Urban Arts Commission. These so called 'MLU' malls have all sorts of Liquor Shops, Plywood and Timber shops, Hospitals and other prohibited activities carrying on merrily without any obstruction. Inclusion of any text which even remotely encourages 'Mixed Land Use' within Dwarka Project is most objectionable, and I strongly call for its deletion. How is the "benificiary" to be identified?
I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-
v) For Master Plan Roads, the premises/ activity areas should be approached from service lane and direct approach from the main road should be discouraged.
SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The scientific data and foundations upon which this inclusion is made, is obsolete and false, and there is no scientific or legal basis concerning 'MLU' for such specific text to be included in MPD-2021. Master Plan is only concerned with laying the guidelines and framework for development of Delhi, and inclusion of specific text of this nature at Master Plan hierarchial level is highly objectionable, as it subverts the hierarchial planning process. Very good text, please apply this in Dwarka.
I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-
vi) Permission of mixed use would be taken from the concerned local Authority and will be subject to payment of conversion charges
SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: This objectionable text is well covered by other laws of India, and will lead to confusion and overlapping. Hence I say this text needs redrafting or deletion. This text exposes DDA's real reasons for MLU, to get financial gain.
I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-
vii) The planned character is to be maintained. No encroachments shall be permitted on the streets.
SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: It is very clear that a primary purpose of this impugned text is to allow 'Mixed Use' to illegally continue to operate within residential areas of Delhi, despite Court orders and Constitutional provisions prohibiting this. I say that this objectionable and impugned text violates numerous Fundamental Rights of the populace of Delhi, and as such is highly unConstitutional. I further say that this text is a transparent device to disobey the judicial process and to frustrate the numerous litigations pending against DDA in the Courts. The guidelines illegally published / leaked by DDA concerning this aspect have allowed all sorts of illegal and irregular building, construction and encroachments to take place in anticipation of these particular clauses in Master Plan. Furthermore, there are already substantive provisions in other laws of India concerning like issues and numerous Courts have ruled on these issues, so where is the need for MPD-2021 to deprive and restrict the residents of Delhi from the better protections of other laws? Hence also I say that inclusion of this text or any similar discriminatory text in Master Plan is a fraud on the public (and lawful residents of Delhi) by DDA / MoUD, and is objectionable. As the sole development authority entrusted with acquisition, development and disposal of land within Delhi, DDA cannot misuse its monopoly in such blatantly unConstitutional fashion, by inclusion of text such as this. I submit that this text need to deleted in-toto or altered greatly. THIS IS UNENFORCEABLE.
I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-
15.5 PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY Professional activity would include non hazardous and non nuisance kind of activity based on professional skills where the main premises of the concerned professional like a
SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: Certainly, there is no objection to small shops catering to day to day needs of residents running lawfully and peacefully within residential areas , but poorly drafted and random text such as I have impugned, must not find its way into MPD-2021. Scant attention seems to have been paid to the issue of nuisance, disturbance caused to residents, and diversion of resources and utilities to the activities envisaged under 'Mixed Use' at cost of lawful residents of Delhi.I submit that this impugned text is not only against the planned development of Delhi, but also against the letter and spirit of the National Capital Regional Plan (which I consider to be overiding over any Master Plan for Delhi alone. The implications of this impugned and arbitrary text (for special interests)include causing population growth by migration into Delhi (by creating a magnet)even as limitation of growth is by far the most urgent imperative for Delhi. Hence also I find this text to be objectionable. I also find the data and assumptions behind this text to be flawed and suspect. Also when the Draft Regional Plan itself has not been passed / notified (I believe that 16-June-2005 was the date set for meeting of Chief Ministers and Secretaries to do so), I strongly object to inclusion of this impugned text in absence of up-to-date Regional Plan. It is relevant that Draft MPD-2021 itself admits that Master Plan of Delhi is contingent upon Regional Plan. I question how DDA / MoUD have notified Draft MPD-2021 at this time for public notice and 90 days period for objections when the umbrella Regional Plan itself has not been finalised. I question and suspect the motives and bonafides of the persons who are rushing this impugned text through and I say it is essential that the lobby behnd this objectionable text be identified.
I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-
doctor,
SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The impugned text is arbitrary, discriminatory, exclusionary and deficient in it's basis for inclusion. Hence I say inclusion of such text is unConstitutional, and needs to be redrafted / deleted in accordance with Constitutional norms.
I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-
lawyer,
SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The impugned text is arbitrary, discriminatory, exclusionary and deficient in it's basis for inclusion. Hence I say inclusion of such text is unConstitutional, and needs to be redrafted / deleted in accordance with Constitutional norms.
I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-
architect
SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The impugned text is arbitrary, discriminatory, exclusionary and deficient in it's basis for inclusion. Hence I say inclusion of such text is unConstitutional, and needs to be redrafted / deleted in accordance with Constitutional norms.
I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-
etc.
SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: This text is another instance of how DDA's failed past policies / practices and monopoly of development on Delhi are being sought to be covered up and regularised through the back door. This is objectionable and hence this text needs to deleted from the MPD-2021. WHAT IS SO SPECIAL ABOUT DOCTORS LAWYERS AND ARCHITECTS? WHY ARE ENGINEERS, CA's AND BLACKSMITHS EXCLUDED?
I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-
would be separate and only
SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The inclusion of this kind of arbitrary specific text is well outside the mandate of Master Plan, which is a broad policy framework. The inclusion of specific text of this nature into the MPD-2021 without any basis reinforces suspicion that vested interests still hold sway over DDA. No attention seemsto have been aid to the traffic, parking, diversion of utilities, etc.which unbridled MLU activity will bring in its wake.
I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-
out of office hours services
SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The impugned text is arbitrary, discriminatory, exclusionary and deficient in it's basis for inclusion. Hence I say inclusion of such text is unConstitutional, and needs to be redrafted / deleted in accordance with Constitutional norms. Now that office hours are "alll night long" such MLU activity will only disturb the peace and sleep of lawful residents.
I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-
could be rendered from the residential premises.
SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: This text is another instance of how DDA's failed past policies / practices and monopoly of development on Delhi are being sought to be covered up and regularised through the back door. This is objectionable and hence this text needs to deleted from the MPD-2021. MLU IS A BAD CONCEPT, AND MUST BE ELIMINATED.
I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-
In such cases, on part of the premises on any floor subject to a maximum of 25% of the FAR or 100 sq.m, whichever is less for services based on professional activities shall be permissible.
SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The impugned text is arbitrary, discriminatory, exclusionary and deficient in it's basis for inclusion. Hence I say inclusion of such text is unConstitutional, and needs to be redrafted / deleted in accordance with Constitutional norms.Why 25% why not 100%?
I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-
15.6 OTHER ACTIVITES The following specific activities may be permitted in residential premises on plots of a minimum of size of 209 sqm. facing a minimum road width of 18 mts. ROW
SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: I say that this objectionable and impugned text violates numerous Fundamental Rights of the populace of Delhi, and as such is highly unConstitutional. I further say that this text is a transparent device to disobey the judicial process and to frustrate the numerous litigations pending against DDA in the Courts. The guidelines illegally published / leaked by DDA concerning this aspect have allowed all sorts of illegal and irregular building, construction and encroachments to take place in anticipation of these particular clauses in Master Plan. Furthermore, there are already substantive provisions in other laws of India concerning like issues and numerous Courts have ruled on these issues, so where is the need for MPD-2021 to deprive and restrict the residents of Delhi from the better protections of other laws? Hence also I say that inclusion of this text or any similar discriminatory text in Master Plan is a fraud on the public (and lawful residents of Delhi) by DDA / MoUD, and is objectionable. As the sole development authority entrusted with acquisition, development and disposal of land within Delhi, DDA cannot misuse its monopoly in such blatantly unConstitutional fashion, by inclusion of text such as this. I submit that this text need to deleted in-toto or altered greatly. Why 209 sqm? Why not 208 sqm?
I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-
(9mts. in `Special Area' and 13.5 mts. in Rehabilitation Colony).
SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The impugned text is arbitrary, discriminatory, exclusionary and deficient in it's basis for inclusion. Hence I say inclusion of such text is unConstitutional, and needs to be redrafted / deleted in accordance with Constitutional norms.
I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-
a) Pre-primary schools (Nursery / Montessori Schools, Creche etc)
SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The inclusion of this kind of arbitrary specific text is well outside the mandate of Master Plan, which is a broad policy framework. The inclusion of specific text of this nature into the MPD-2021 without any basis reinforces suspicion that vested interests still hold sway over DDA. No attention seemsto have been aid to the traffic, parking, diversion of utilities, etc.which unbridled MLU activity will bring in its wake.
I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-
b) Nursing homes
SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: Since I, my family, my neighbours and numerous other residents of Dwarka Project are being similarly harmed and nuisanced by illegal / irregular development activities which are encouraged and abetted by MPD clauses like the above I take strong objection to inclusion of this kind of text in MPD-2021, which affects and disturbs our Fundamental Rights. This kind of specific text is included without application of mind concerning 'Mixed Land Use', has no scientific basis, and infringes upon the Fundamental Right under Article 19 of citizens (especially residents, and homeowners to live peacefully in their homes, and be free from nuisance, whilst enjoying planned development and utilities and resources so neccessary for life. There are several relevant Judgements of Superior Courts concerning this which seem to have been deliberately ignored by DDA whilst drafting this objectionable text. NO NURSING HOMES OR HOSPITALS WITHIN RESIDENTIAL AREAS.
I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-
c) Guest houses
SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The scientific data and foundations upon which this inclusion is made, is obsolete and false, and there is no scientific or legal basis concerning 'MLU' for such specific text to be included in MPD-2021. Master Plan is only concerned with laying the guidelines and framework for development of Delhi, and inclusion of specific text of this nature at Master Plan hierarchial level is highly objectionable, as it subverts the hierarchial planning process.NO GUEST HOUSES, LODGES, HOTELS IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS.
I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-
d) Bank
SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The impugned text is arbitrary, discriminatory, exclusionary and deficient in it's basis for inclusion. Hence I say inclusion of such text is unConstitutional, and needs to be redrafted / deleted in accordance with Constitutional norms.
I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-
Further, the permission of residential land and building for the above activities shall be governed by the provisions of Notified Regulations in this regard except for Pre- Primary school which should be restricted only on ground floor equivalent to the permissible ground coverage.
SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: Inclusion of specific text such as this concerning permitting so called 'Mixed-Use' to blatantly continue within or near residential areas without heed to fundamental rights of lawful residents in proximity , is against mandate of DDA to prepare Master Plans. I say that the impugned text makes scant logical sense, and needs to be redrafted with considerable care and attention. There does not seem to have been application of mind in its drafting. I submit furthermore that although this text may appear to be routine, it has deep ramifications and the potential to vitiate the planned and orderly development of Delhi. Also, there is no lawful basis for inclusion of this text in Master Plan, since it represents a departure from DDA's mandate and is objectionble. The proposed text distorts and skews development activity and is in conflict with specific provisions of NCR Plans (including draft Plans). I again say that there is no place for such arbitrary and discretionary clauses in MPD-2021, and hence this text needs to be reconsidered. Furthermore, there are already substantive provisions in other laws of India concerning such matters, and hence there is no need for MPD-2021 to deprive and restrict the residents of Delhi from the better protections of those laws. As the sole development authority entrusted with acquisition, development and disposal of land within Delhi, DDA cannot misuse its monopoly in such blatantly unConstitutional fashion, by inclusion of text such as this.
I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-
Banquet Hall
SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: This kind of specific text is included without application of mind concerning 'Mixed Land Use', has no scientific basis, and infringes upon the Fundamental Right under Article 19 of citizens (especially residents, and homeowners to live peacefully in their homes, and be free from nuisance, whilst enjoying planned development and utilities and resources so neccessary for life. There are several relevant Judgements of Superior Courts concerning this which seem to have been deliberately ignored by DDA whilst drafting this objectionable text. NO BANQUET HALLS IN OR NEAR RESIDENTIAL AREAS.
I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-
As per the survey conducted by MCD in May 2002 in respect of Banquet Halls it is observed that about 64% of existing Banquet halls are situated in residential use zones, 18% in industrial use and 18 % in commercial use zones.
SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The impugned text is arbitrary, discriminatory, exclusionary and deficient in it's basis for inclusion. Hence I say inclusion of such text is unConstitutional, and needs to be redrafted / deleted in accordance with Constitutional norms.
I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-
Banquet Halls, which do not cause hindrance to the general public and provide for parking can be permitted on mixed use streets, where commercial activity is permissible, subject to the following conditions.
SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: Inclusion of specific text such as this concerning permitting so called 'Mixed-Use' to blatantly continue within or near residential areas without heed to fundamental rights of lawful residents in proximity , is against mandate of DDA to prepare Master Plans. I object that the impugned text makes a mockery of the planned development of Delhi, and is against the letter and spirit of the DDA Act. Delhi Development Act requires a holistic survey basis for Plan preparation and the statutory Plan requires a holistic monitoring basis for Plan modification. The Draft MPD-2021 admits that there is no holistic monitoring institution /mechanism in place. Furthermore there is nothing in the Draft MPD-2021 to show that inclusion of this particular and specific impugned text has been done after complete and due procedures have been followed. Powers to modify the Plan cannot be misused in this casual fashion.I again say that there is no place for such arbitrary and discretionary clauses in MPD-2021, and hence this text needs to be reconsidered or deleted. Furthermore, there are already substantive provisions in other laws of India concerning such matters, and hence there is no need for MPD-2021 to deprive and restrict the residents of Delhi from the better protections of those laws. ALL BANQUET HALLS ARE NUISANCE TO RESDIENTS.
I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-
Banquet hall shall be permitted in Residential and Commercial use Zones with minimum plot size of 333 sq.m, facing minimum 18 mts. ROW roads in residential plotted colonies
SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The impugned text is arbitrary, discriminatory, exclusionary and deficient in it's basis for inclusion. Hence I say inclusion of such text is unConstitutional, and needs to be redrafted / deleted in accordance with Constitutional norms.
I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-
(13.5 mts. in Rehabilitation Colonies and 9 mts. in Special Area).
SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The impugned text is arbitrary, discriminatory, exclusionary and deficient in it's basis for inclusion. Hence I say inclusion of such text is unConstitutional, and needs to be redrafted / deleted in accordance with Constitutional norms.
I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-
The ground coverage, FAR, height and basement etc. shall be applicable as per the Master Plan norms for specific landuse in which the premise is situated, subject to the conditions in respect of parking and sanitation facilities, hygienic disposal of waste and appropriate levies /charges laid down by the Authority from time to time.
SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: I object that the text I have impugned above is an affront to all planners and professional persons, and thoroughly exposes the DDA (or whoever has drafted this shoddy and discriminatory text) to be incompetent and/or corrupt persons. I further say that this malafide text is at the cost of the public, is against the public interest and is objectionable on Constitutional grounds also. I question the composition / competence of the persons who have drafted this text. Is this impugned text in the public interest ? I say it is NOT! Does this impugned text preserve and protect the numerous Fundamental Rights guaranteed by the Constitution ? Again I must say NO! How then can such questionable text be considered as neccessary for inclusion in the MPD-2021? There is no basis for such half-baked and subversive text pandering to vested interests to be included in MPD-2021. I require and demand to know how this text has found its way into any proposed Plan document, and I hereby put DDA on notice to inform me of the same. I submit that this inequituous impugned text needs to be completely redrafted or deleted altogether, so as to address my concerns.
I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-
15.7 INTENDED MIXED USE i) The quantum of Mixed use Area and its allocation/ distribution for various categories of Residential areas in New Area shall be specified in the layout Plans.
SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: The text I have impugned above is clearly designed for political reasons alone, and as such is absolutely against the Constitution and also letter and spirit of the laws of India (passed by Parliament) concerning the planned development of Delhi. Not only is this text contrary to DDA's statutory mandate, but this text seeks to subvert and obfuscate or dilute the better Master Plan provisions already in place. This is regressive and highly objectionable. There is no place for such arbitrary and discriminatory text in MPD-2021 which perpetuates inequities and imbalances in mixed use faciities for vast sections of society.Furthermore, this kind of specific text encourages and perpetuates irregular activities beyond infrastructure carrying capacity of Delhi. I say that all the attempts to cover up the past failures of DDA / MoUD for planned development of Delhi by inclusion of such malafide and disastrous text as the text I have impugned, will not work. What is required instead is a new and comprehensive and balanced approach to planned development for Delhi, which corrupt, incompetent and fossilised bodies like DDA cannot concieve of, leave alone deliver upon. I must again submit that this impugned text needs to be completely deleted, or redrafted substantially so as to completely address my concerns.
I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-
ii) The layout plans would clearly earmark areas/ plots for Mixed use, preferably located opposite/ adjoining designated commercial areas.
SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: I am aggrieved by this anti-Delhi and discriminatory impugned text, and I hereby put DDA on NOTICE that I shall certainly challenge the vires of this pathetic drafting on the touchstone of the Constitution of India. This text is but another example of DDA's high-handed tendency to misuse procedural powers in pursuit of unplanned mixed use development, rather than judiciously excercising its responsibility of Plan implementation in furtherance of the purpose for which DDA was set up. I say again that this impugned text is but another small example of DDA's illegal practice of legitimising its past misdeeds and failures. Text of this specific nature would not otherwise be included in any Plan document, except to cover up and legitimise past illegalities or favour special interests. I say that my study of the Constitution and Judgements of the Supreme Court concerning like mixed use matters, causes me to oppose the inclusion of this impugned text as it stands into MPD-2021. As the sole development authority entrusted with acquisition, development and disposal of land within Delhi, DDA cannot misuse its monopoly in such blatantly unConstitutional fashion, by inclusion of text such as this. Such matters have already been contemplated / covered in the Regional Plan, hence there is no need for MPD-2021 to contain text of such nature. Hence also, I again hereby give NOTICE to DDA, to delete this text entirely, or alter it substantially as I find this text to be objectionable. What is a layout plan, and what is its statutory basis?
I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-
iii) The Plan may provide for mixed use on residential plots at appropriate locations grouped together facing 18 mts. ROW roads and above as per requirements. The quantum of area to be worked out and common Parking areas to be marked in the plan.
SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: I fail to understand how has this text can be included in any legislation of India. It is poorly drafted, ambiguous, and is open to misuse. This impugned text while adversely affecting other Plan provisions, is also violative of numerous Judgements of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, and will jeopardise the proper planned development of Delhi, whilst legitimising all kinds of illegal and irregular mixed use activities. Once again I must question how text such as this keeps finding its way into Plan documents. Are there any special interests being served by inclusion of such anti-public text? I must say YES! Is the inclusion of this specific impugned text as per mandate of DDA as per section 7 of DDA ACT? I must say NO - for I find no supporting basis for inclusion of this obnoxious text in the DDA ACT which permits this.Surely this text is against the proper development of Delhi, and I oppose the inclusion of this text, and all such similarly objectionable text into MPD-2021, which this chapter of Draft MPD-2021 is littered with. There is no place in MPD-2021 for such text by which DDA continues to misuse its monopoly over land in Delhi.
I object to the inclusion of the following text in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021:-
15.8 CONVERSION CHARGES Because of conversion of use/activity the conversion fee shall be charged from the beneficiary as decided by the Authority from time to time.
SUMMARY OF GROUNDS: Inclusion of specific text such as this concerning permitting so called 'Mixed-Use' to blatantly continue within or near residential areas without heed to fundamental rights of lawful residents in proximity , is against mandate of DDA to prepare Master Plans. I say that the impugned text makes scant logical sense, and needs to be redrafted with considerable care and attention. There does not seem to have been application of mind in its drafting. I submit furthermore that although this text may appear to be routine, it has deep ramifications and the potential to vitiate the planned and orderly development of Delhi. Also, there is no lawful basis for inclusion of this text in Master Plan, since it represents a departure from DDA's mandate and is objectionble. The proposed text distorts and skews development activity and is in conflict with specific provisions of NCR Plans (including draft Plans). I again say that there is no place for such arbitrary and discretionary clauses in MPD-2021, and hence this text needs to be reconsidered. Furthermore, there are already substantive provisions in other laws of India concerning such matters, and hence there is no need for MPD-2021 to deprive and restrict the residents of Delhi from the better protections of those laws. As the sole development authority entrusted with acquisition, development and disposal of land within Delhi, DDA cannot misuse its monopoly in such blatantly unConstitutional fashion, by inclusion of text such as this. CONVERSION FEE IS THE REAL MOTIVE BEHIND WIDESPREAD MLUisation, and the illegal bribes involved in this process.