The Hindu       20.01.2011

MCD reiterates demand to amend Master Plan-2021

Blaming the Congress-ruled Central and Delhi Governments for “failing” to find out a permanent solution to the problems of sealing and demolition in Delhi's Special Areas, rural areas and unauthorised colonies, the BJP-led Municipal Corporation of Delhi has re-iterated its demand for necessary amendment to the Delhi Master Plan-2021.

The civic body has also requested that till such a permanent amendment bringing these areas under protection from sealing and demolition as a matter of policy comes through, a notification should be issued to stop demolition and sealing in these areas with immediate effect.

MCD Leader of House Subhash Arya said: “The government keeps issuing temporary ordinances and notifications for a limited period moratorium on sealing and demolition action. However, inaction to find a permanent solution has left the sword of demolition hanging over people residing in these areas due to which they are neither able to repair or rebuild their old houses nor was the MCD able to sanction their building plans.”

“The Congress Government has issued notifications to prevent sealing and demolition in Delhi's Special Areas, unauthorised colonies, rural areas, JJ clusters and farm houses, however, the term of the last notification expired on December 31 last year. Issuing of notification on a regular basis results in avoidable tension and increases scope for corruption. So the Central government should take prompt action in this regard,” he added.

‘Stop demolition, sealing in special areas immediately'