Submission of plans to the Central Government for approval
Section 9 of the Delhi Development Act, 1957 deals with submission of plans to the Central Government for approval. In this section and in sections 10, 11, 12 and 14 the word "plan" means the master plan as well as the zonal development plan for a zone. The Act came into force on 30 Dec 1957.
(1) In this section and in sections 10, 11, 12 and 14 the word "plan" means the master plan as well as the zonal development plan for a zone.
(2) Every plan shall, as soon as may be after its preparation, be submitted by the Authority to the Central Government for approval and that Government may either approve the plan without modifications or with such modifications as it may consider necessary or reject the plan with directions to the Authority to prepare a fresh plan according to such directions.
Section 9, The Delhi Development Act, 1957 (Act 61 of 1957).
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Questions about Section 9
What does Section 9 of the Delhi Development Act deal with?
Section 9 of the Delhi Development Act is headed "Submission of plans to the Central Government for approval". In this section and in sections 10, 11, 12 and 14 the word "plan" means the master plan as well as the zonal development plan for a zone.
How do I find court cases under Section 9 of the Delhi Development Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Delhi Development Act 1957 9, section 9 Delhi Development Act 1957, section 9 of the Delhi Development Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 9 of the Delhi Development Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 10 (Procedure to be followed in the preparation and approval of plans), section 11 (Date of operation of plan), section 12 (Declaration of development areas and development of land in those and other areas), section 14 (User of land and buildings in contravention of plans), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 2 instruments name it without being made under it, most recently Delhi Development Authority (Removal of Objectionable Developments) Rules, 1975 (1975), then Delhi Development Authority (Procedure to Stop Development) Rules, 1974 (1974).
When did Section 9 of the Delhi Development Act come into force?
Section 9 of the Delhi Development Act, cited as Delhi Development Act 1957 9, came into force on 30 Dec 1957, having been enacted on 27 Dec 1957. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 31. Power to stop development778 words
- 3. The Delhi Development Authority632 words
- 56. Power to make rules617 words
- 30. Order of demolition of building596 words
- 43. Service of notices, etc557 words
- 60. Repeal, etc., and savings462 words
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. Text as in force on 18 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.