Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Encroachment Uncovered at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan
Imagine a big, important public space in Delhi called Ramlila Maidan.
A recent check showed that some people built things there without permission, like a mosque, banquet hall, and parking areas, taking up lots of space.
This land was supposed to be for everyone to use!
A group called Save India Foundation complained, saying that the buildings were built illegally, and that the authorities haven't stopped it.
This report, created after complaints by citizens, revealed illegal construction on public land and has led to calls for government action, because the government hasn't stopped the illegal activity, even though there were complaints.
A joint government survey found widespread encroachment at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi.
The encroached area includes a mosque, graveyard, banquet hall, and commercial establishments.
The survey was initiated following complaints by the Save India Foundation.
The land was originally designated for public use.
The government's response will be a test of protecting public property.
- Who
- Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), Land & Development Office (L&DO), and Delhi Development Authority (DDA)
- What
- Found large-scale encroachment at Ramlila Maidan
- When
- Report released following a survey conducted in October 2025
- Where
- Ramlila Maidan, Delhi
- Why
- Unauthorized construction and encroachment on public land.
- Encroached Land Area
- Over 45,000 sq feet
- Location
- Ramlila Maidan, Delhi
- Structures
- Mosque, graveyard, banquet hall, diagnostic center, parking
- Entities Involved
- MCD, L&DO, DDA
- Initiating Party
- Save India Foundation
- Survey Date
- October 2025
