NEW DELHI: Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has decided to provide several relaxations to boost the medical oxygen infrastructure in Delhi, which had battled a tremendous crisis during the second wave.
In a meeting headed by lieutenant governor Anil Baijal on Tuesday, DDA approved an amendment to the Unified Building Bye Laws to allow oxygen-related infrastructure, such as PSA plants, liquid medical oxygen plants and related infrastructure, to be free from floor area ration (FAR) and ground coverage.
Hospitals will be able to set up this infrastructure in the setback or its open areas, and no notice and building permit will be required from the sanctioning authority for installation.
“The step will reduce the reliance on outside states for oxygen.
Other clearances from safety regulator PESO and fire services will be required.
However, oxygen plants having an area less than 250 square meters will not require a fire safety certificate as per existing rules,” an official said.
DDA has also approved modification in Master Plan Delhi-2021 (MPD-2021) for development control norms for unauthorised colonies in Delhi.
“The norms were approved in December 2020 and put in public domain.
Based on the suggestions received and discussions with the local bodies, the draft development control norms for such colonies were approved,” the official said.
“As per the approved norms, alternatives have been formulated for the unauthorised colony regeneration scheme by amalgamation of plots and ensuring participation of owners,” he added.
The regeneration scheme incentivises large amalgamation of plots through incentive FAR.
“The smallest amalgamation allows landowners with the total area of 2,000 square metres for the regeneration scheme.
The scheme should provide a minimum 12m right of way (road width) and provision of local-level commercial space under 5% of the scheme area and 10% area for public facilities,” DDA announced.
Regularisation can be done on meeting minimum requirements that have been relaxed compared to development norms under MPD.
Providing relaxation to standalone godowns in non-conforming areas, DDA has extended date of approval for redevelopment plans to December 31, 2023.
Moreover, a proposal for allowing DDA to undertake development and sanction of building plans for its in situ slum rehabilitation projects under Pradhan mantri Awas Yojna has also been approved.
DDA has decided to provide opportunities for small-format houses by approving disposal of some group housing plots for construction of small houses up to 60 sqm though freehold basis through e-auction.
“This will cater to the demand of 40-60 sqm affordable housing due to the growing trend of reduction in family sizes,” the official explained.
The pricing policy for some commercial built-up space has also been modified.
“As per the existing policy, the cost of construction was enhanced every year by 10% with respect to the year of construction while fixing the reserve price, whereas structures are depreciated as they age.
Under the new policy, the reserve price is reduced by 30-55%.
Most of these units are unsold inventory located in already functional markets.
The built-up shops with revised rates will be part of the e-auction scheduled in August,” DDA stated.
DDA also cleared change of land use for multilevel car parking on Idgah Road and a public notice will be issued inviting suggestions from common people.