In recent news, Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu has instructed Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and all municipal bodies of Delhi to complete the mapping of all land properties using Geographical Information System (GIS) in 3 months, a statement from the ministry said.
The minister on Tuesday reviewed issues relating to urbanisation and development of NCR with Members of Parliament from Delhi, Mayors and Chief Executives of municipal bodies including NDMC and DDA.
Naidu instructed that details of the land should be made available in the public domain and all MPs, MLAs and Corporators and general public should provide necessary information in this regard to respective agencies so that the problem of encroachment can be addressed.
Naidu also directed that a concept paper be prepared within 15 days for a fresh look at regularisation of all unauthorised colonies in Delhi, after which the Delhi Government in consultation with Urban Development Ministry would prepare an action plan.
Source: The Hindu Business Line
