DDA

212 DDA demolition drives cancelled in last 5 years, Centre informs Rajya Sabha

August 04, 2026 5:14 am

Insufficient police force and improper implementation of law and order were among the primary obstacles the DDA faces in executing demolition drives on the operational front.

Unauthorised construction to be demolished within 72 hrs of detection: DDA issues SOP 

July 13, 2026 9:14 am

The Delhi Development Authority has issued a new SOP mandating demolition of unauthorised construction and encroachments on DDA land within 72 hours of detection, backed by flying squads, quick response teams and drone surveillance.

No takers for East Delhi 'Towering Heights' flats, DDA extends booking deadline again

June 08, 2026 2:07 pm

This is the second such extension: the scheme, launched in January was only valid till March 31 initially, and was then extended till May 31.

At this DDA housing colony in Delhi, how a half-built fence sparked a social divide

April 18, 2026 2:14 pm

On April 26, 2024, labourers had arrived at the society late at night with DDA officials to install iron fencing that would separate the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) flats from the Lower and Middle Income Group (LIG, MIG).

Rs 100 bribe, 40-year case: Delhi High Court upholds DDA clerk’s conviction, but cuts jail time

April 06, 2026 12:01 pm

The Delhi High Court was hearing the appeal of a lower division clerk in the slum department of the Delhi Development Authority, challenging the conviction awarded by a trial court in 2003.

'He was stuck for 18 hours’: Kin of Bihar worker who died after falling into DDA manhole in Delhi

February 12, 2026 12:28 pm

Police have added sections 285 (danger in public way) and 106 (death by negligence) of BNS against unknown people in the FIR.

'Nark ko jhel raha hoon’: Delhi colony battles knee-deep sewage on roads, inside their homes — for 9 months

January 22, 2026 7:20 pm

Kids have stopped going to school, can drivers refuses to come here, a few residents have fallen ill: This is the story of Sharma Enclave in Northwest Delhi’s Mubarakpur

DDA Narela flats sell fast: 65% of 1,165 units booked in days, premium segment sees unexpected boost

January 21, 2026 12:19 pm

Separate pocket, improved connectivity may have helped boost sales, say officials.

Freehold conversion in Delhi on hold: Here’s what property owners need to know

January 12, 2026 4:17 pm

Interestingly, the halt comes on the heels of another land-owning agency under MoHUA —the Land and Development Office (L&DO) —deciding to adopt the Delhi government’s circle rates to determine its conversion charges.

Won't allow felling of more trees in Ridge unless satisfied previous directions followed: SC on DDA application

January 06, 2026 9:25 am

The CJI said, “We need a complete report on what steps have been taken in all the 18 spots so far, and what you are going to do?" The court said it wanted to see the photographs.

Delhi's famed Deer Park to shut down after 55 years

June 27, 2023 5:08 pm

The nearly 600 deer it houses will be shifted to forest areas in Rajasthan and Delhi to augment their prey base. The Delhi Development Authority will maintain the park as a protected forest.

DDA announces winners of housing scheme, faces protest

November 25, 2014 6:35 pm

DDA Vice Chairman Balvinder Kumar addresses media during the draw process of DDA housing scheme 2014, at DDA head office in New Delhi.

World Culture Festival: NGT Asks Centre To Explain Clearances Given

March 09, 2016 1:49 pm