The Land Use Plan-2021 has been prepared based on

The NCTD has been divided in 15 Zones (Divisions) designated 'A' to 'P' (except Zone 'I') in the Master Plan 2021. The Zonal Plans of eleven zones for the perspective year 2001 have been approved and notified whereas the Zonal Plans for the zones 'N (North West Delhi-III)', 'K' (part) between Dwarka & Rohini, 'J' (South Delhi- II), L (West Delhi -III), O (River Yamuna), P- II (North Delhi) are at various stages of preparation and process. The boundaries of the zones 'O', 'P' and 'N' as given in the MPD-2001 have been modified and accordingly the areas have been computed approximately as given in the Table 16.1

Table 16.1: Zone wise Area

* The above areas are approximate and the re-delineation and rezoning of the zones can be done with the approval of the Authority

Mapping of the NCT of Delhi would be done using remote sensing and GIS tools and will also be updated from time to time to have valuable data as regards ground situation and also to have inputs to detect and prevent unauthorised development and encroachment on public land and to facilitate the protection of greens. The Zonal plans shall detail out the policies of the Master Plan 2021 and act as link between the Layout Plan and Master Plan. The development schemes and layout plans indicating various use premises shall conform to the Master Plan / Zonal Plans. The Zonal Plans of the areas shall be prepared under Section 8 and processed under Section 10 and simultaneously the modifications of land uses shall be processed under Section 11(A) of the Delhi Development Act, 1957. Already approved Sub Zonal (earlier Zonal) Plans in conformity with the Master Plan shall continue for the areas where the Zonal Plans have not been approved. The Zonal Plans in the form of structure plans shall be prepared within 12 months of the approval of the MPD-2021.

In absence of Zonal Plan of any area, the development shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Master Plan. No urban activity shall be permitted in the proposed Urban Extension without change of land use / modification to the Master Plan as per the Delhi Development Act, 1957.

The Walled City and its Extensions, Karol Bagh and the contiguous area in between has been designated as Special Area for the purpose of development since this area cannot be developed on the basis of normal regulations given in the development code. The Redevelopment Scheme for this Special Area should be prepared and notified by the MCD within three years. Special Area Building regulations shall be prepared by the Authority in consultation with the local body within a period of three years and notified with the approval of the Central Government.

The Authority may declare other historical / pre-1962 developed areas as Special Area. The development within these areas shall be governed as per the following norms and regulations (also refer 3.3.2. 'Guidelines for Redevelopment Schemes' and 4.2.2. 'Restructuring and Upgradation of the existing areas):

Permission of use / use activities in use premises.

1. The noxious industries and hazardous trades shall be shifted from the Special Area within a maximum period of five years, and shall be replaced by other compatible uses.

2. The Public and Semi-public uses and services like Hospitals, Dispensaries, Colleges, Schools, Police Stations, Fire Stations, Post Offices, Local Government Offices, Parking etc. shall be retained in their present locations and additional sites could be indicated in the Redevelopment Schemes / Zonal Plans. Any change or additions thereof shall be in accordance with the overall policy frame prescribed in the plan.

¹[3. Special Area Building Regulations shall be framed for special area, unauthorized regularized colonies and village abadis. Owners in special area, unauthorised regularized colonies and village abadi shall register themselves with the Local Body within the next six months. They will also submit a certificate of structural safety by qualified engineers. Owners / occupiers of properties beyond 15 m height, may bring the structure within prespcribed height by 30th June, 2009. Till such time, no punitive action would be taken against these structures beyond 15 m height. Subsequent to this date, subject to height restriction of 15 m, all buildings covered by such registration shall be exempted from punitive action till Special Area Building Regulations for these areas are notified or maximum three years, whichever is earlier].

4. Regulations for special specific areas shall be as under:

i. Lajpat Rai Market: The single storeyed market on either side of Chandni Chowk shall be retained.

ii. The isolated use premises like School adjoining Jama Masjid, Presentation Convent School and the Church at Kashmere Gate, Municipal Offices at Old Hindu College Building Complex shall be retained with existing building volume. Any additions or alterations shall be within the overall policy frame of conservation.

iii. Karol Bagh: Landuse and Development Code as per approved Zonal Development Plan and Local Area Plans.

iv. The redevelopment schemes for different use zones generally shall adopt regulations prescribed in the Development Code. However, the Authority may adopt suitable regulations in case where either it is not feasible or not advisable to adopt the general regulations prescribed.

5. Re-development Plan and Schemes for the Special Area should be prepared by the local body within three years of approval of the MPD 2021. In this Plan, the Metropolitan City Centres as referred in 5.3, Chapter 5.0 Trade and Commerce, shall be delineated based on survey. Till such time, status quo shall be maintained.