Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has instructed officials to develop a time-bound plan for the regularisation of unauthorised colonies, stressing the need for a simplified process. The directive follows the recent passage of the National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) 2023. Saxena urged prompt implementation of PM-UDAY, PMAY, and the DDA's Land Pooling Policy, emphasising an expedited approach to address long-standing issues related to unauthorised colonies and slum rehabilitation.
Delhi's Lieutenant Governor, VK Saxena, has directed officials to formulate a time-bound plan for the regularisation of unauthorised colonies, emphasising the need for a simplified and hassle-free process. This directive comes in the wake of the recent passage of the National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) 2023 by the Parliament.
In a meeting chaired by Saxena, attended by key officials from urban development, public works, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), and municipal corporations, the progress and status of initiatives related to the regularisation of unauthorised colonies and the rehabilitation of slum dwellers under PM-UDAY and PMAY (Urban) were reviewed. During the meeting, Saxena urged officials to provide specific timelines for the complete implementation of PM-UDAY, PMAY, and the Land Pooling Policy of the DDA.
The lieutenant governor expressed concern over the prolonged ambiguity in the boundaries of unauthorised colonies, repeated extensions of cut off dates, and uncertainties in notified slum clusters. This situation led to the formulation of the PM-UDAY and PMAY schemes in 2019, but due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, full-fledged implementation was hindered.
Surprised by the persistence of the unauthorised colonies issue despite the existence of relevant legislations since December 2006, Saxena stressed the need for a concrete time-bound plan of action for the registration, verification, and subsequent regularisation of unauthorised colonies. He emphasised the importance of simplifying and streamlining the process while warning against any tolerance for dereliction or corruption.
Saxena directed the DDA to promptly identify alternative sites within a five-kilometre radius for in-situ rehabilitation where it was not feasible under the law. Slum dwellers were to be relocated to dignified living spaces in flats or houses constructed under various schemes. The lieutenant governor instructed officials to ensure the swift implementation of the entire plan within a month, with concrete actions commencing immediately.
Highlighting the urgency of the matter, Saxena stressed that all tasks should be completed at least a year earlier than the outer limit of 2026 stipulated by the recent Act passed by Parliament.
This comprehensive approach aims to address longstanding issues related to unauthorised colonies and slum rehabilitation, bringing clarity to boundaries and expediting the regularisation process. The lieutenant governor's commitment to accelerating these initiatives underscores the government's determination to improve living conditions for residents in unauthorised colonies and slum areas across Delhi.
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