The Delhi Development Act, 1957
An Act to provide for the development of Delhi according to plan and for matters ancillary thereto.
Administered by. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs · Other Acts of 1957
Preamble
THE DELHI DEVELOPMENT ACT, 1957
ACT NO. 61 OF 1957
[27th December, 1957.] An Act to provide for the development of Delhi according to plan and for matters ancillary thereto.
BE it enacted by Parliament in the Eighth Year of the Republic of India as follows:--
What this Act covers
Summary of the Delhi Development Act, 1957
Key Provisions:
1. Establishment of Delhi Development Authority (DDA)
o The Act provides for the establishment of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) as a statutory body.
o DDA is responsible for planning, development, and management of land in Delhi.
o It has powers to acquire, hold, manage, and dispose of property.
2. Preparation of Master Plan
o The Act empowers DDA to prepare a Master Plan for Delhi.
o The Master Plan specifies:
Land use zones.
Development policies.
Infrastructure requirements.
Residential, commercial, industrial, and recreational areas.
3. Zonal Development Plans
o DDA prepares zonal development plans for different areas of Delhi.
o These plans provide detailed guidelines for development within specific zones.
4. Development and Use of Land
o The Act regulates the development and use of land in Delhi.
o No development can generally be carried out without permission from the competent authority.
o DDA may undertake development works and housing projects.
5. Acquisition and Disposal of Land
o The Act authorises DDA to acquire land for planned development.
o It may develop land and dispose of it through allotment, lease, or other approved methods.
6. Control of Unauthorized Development
o The Act provides measures to prevent unauthorised construction and misuse of land.
o Authorities may issue directions, stop development, or take action against violations.
7. Finance and Administration
o The Act provides for:
DDA funds.
Preparation of budgets and accounts.
Audit of financial records.
Government supervision and directions.
Sections
Type to filter. 72 sections.
- 1Short title, extent and commencement
- 2Definitions
- 3The Delhi Development Authority
- 4Staff of the Authority
- 5Advisory Council
- 5AConstitution of committees
- 6Objects of the Authority
- 7Civic survey of, and master plan for, Delhi
- 8Zonal development plans
- 9Submission of plans to the Central Government for approval
- 10Procedure to be followed in the preparation and approval of plans
- 11Date of operation of plan
- 11AModifications to plan
- 12Declaration of development areas and development of land in those and other areas
- 13Application for permission
- 14User of land and buildings in contravention of plans
- 15Compulsory acquisition of land
- 16[Omitted.]
- 17[Omitted.]
- 18[Omitted.]
- 19[Omitted.]
- 20[Omitted.]
- 21Disposal of land by the Authority or the local authority concerned
- 22Nazul lands
- 22APower of Authority to develop land in non-development area
- 23Fund of the Authority
- 24Budget of the Authority
- 25Accounts and audit
- 26Annual report
- 27Pension and provident funds
- 28Powers of entry
- 29Penalties
- 30Order of demolition of building
- 31Power to stop development
- 31APower to seal unauthorised development
- 31BAppellate Tribunal
- 31CAppeals
- 31DAppeals against orders of Appellate Tribunal
- 31EBar of jurisdiction of courts
- 32Offences by companies
- 33Fines when realised to be paid to Authority or local authority concerned
- 34Composition of offences
- 34ACertain offences to be cognizable
- 35Default powers of the Authority
- 36Power of Authority to require local authority to assume responsibility for amenities in certain cases
- 37Power of Authority to levy betterment charges
- 38Assessment of betterment charge by Authority
- 39Settlement of betterment charge by arbitrators
- 40Payment of betterment charge
- 40AMode of recovery of moneys due to Authority
- 41Control by Central Government
- 42Returns and inspection
- 43Service of notices, etc
- 44Public notice how to be made known
- 45Notices, etc., to fix reasonable time
- 46Authentication of orders and documents of the Authority
- 47Members and officers to be public servants
- 48Jurisdiction of courts
- 49Sanction of prosecution
- 50Magistrate’s power to impose enhanced penalties
- 51Protection of action taken in good faith
- 52Power to delegate
- 53Effect of other laws
- 53ARestriction on power of a local authority to make rules, regulations or bye-laws in respect of certain matters
- 53BNotice to be given of suits
- 54Savings
- 55Plans to stand modified in certain cases
- 56Power to make rules
- 57Power to make regulations
- 58Laying of rules and regulations before Parliament
- 59Dissolution of the Authority
- 60Repeal, etc., and savings
Amending Acts
3 Acts amending this enactment, passed by Parliament of India. The text above is the consolidated text as published.
- The Delhi Development (Amendment) Act, 199661 of 1996
- The Delhi Development (Amendment) Act, 198461 of 1984
- The Delhi Development (Amendment) Act, 196361 of 1963
Rules made under this Act
12 sets of Rules. India Code publishes Rules as a record and a document rather than as text, so these are indexed here and not reproduced. All Rules.
- Delhi Development Authority (Disposal of Developed Nazul) Land) Amendment Rules, 20092009
- Delhi Development Authority (Ceiling of Development) Rules, 19861986
- Delhi Development Authority (Form of Appeal) Rules, 19861986
- Delhi Development Authority (Removal of Objectionable Developments) Rules, 19751975
- Delhi Development Authority (Procedure to Stop Development) Rules, 19741974
- Delhi Development (Master Plan and Zonal Development Plan) Amendment Rules, 19661966
- Delhi Development (Better Charge Arbitration) Rules, 19611961
- Delhi Development (Master Plan and Zonal Development Plan) Rules 19591959
- Delhi Development (Miscallenous) Rules 19591959
- Delhi Development Authority (Procedure for Reference to the Central Government) Rules, 19601959
- Delhi Development Authority (Election of Representatives of Delhi Municipal Corporation) Rules 19581958
- Delhi Development Authority Rules 19581958
Related Acts
- The Delhi Rent Control Act, 195867 sections
- The Slum Areas (Improvement and Clearance) Act, 195644 sections
- The Requisitioning and Acquisition of Immovable Property Act, 195226 sections
- The Rajghat Samadhi Act, 19519 sections
- The Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 197126 sections
- The Delhi Urban Art Commission Act, 197327 sections
- The Metro Railways (Construction of Works) Act, 197849 sections
- The National Capital Region Planning Board Act, 198541 sections
Ordinances
India Code records no parent Act for an ordinance, so these are tied to this Act by their own titles and their dates rather than by anything the source states. An ordinance is made when Parliament is not sitting and lapses six weeks into the next session unless it is enacted.
- The Delhi Development (Amendment) Ordinance, 1992.amended this Act · 1992
Source and method. Compiled from the enactments of Parliament and of the State legislatures as published on India Code, and republished together with commentary and other original matter under section 52(1)(q)(ii) of the Copyright Act, 1957. Structured, cross-referenced and maintained by eCourtsIndia. Every one of the 72 sections of this Act has its own page. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.