Archive · 23 Dec 2025
DDA's Revised TOD Policy Sparks Concerns
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has released a new draft of their Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) policy.
This policy aims to build homes, businesses, and fun places near public transport like metro stations.
The new draft makes it easier for people to get approval for these projects, but some experts are worried.
They say the new rules might lead to messy development because important things like better roads and parks aren't clearly included.
Some people also think the new rules might cause too much building in already crowded areas.
The DDA is accepting suggestions on the new draft for 45 days.
DDA released a revised TOD policy draft on November 22, open for suggestions for 45 days.
Experts and RWAs express concerns over potential haphazard development due to removal of local area planning provisions.
New policy reduces minimum plot size from 10,000 to 2,000 square metres, welcomed by developers.
Concerns raised about lack of infrastructure planning, green spaces, and traffic management in the new draft.
TOD zones now include previously excluded areas like unauthorized colonies and congested spaces in Old Delhi.
- Who
- Delhi Development Authority (DDA)
- What
- Revised Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) policy draft released
- When
- November 22
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- To strategically develop urban spaces near public transport hubs
- Draft Release Date
- November 22
- Suggestion Period
- 45 days
- Approval Timeframe
- 60 days
- Minimum Plot Size (Old)
- 10,000 square metres
- Minimum Plot Size (New)
- 2,000 square metres
- TOD Zones Definition
- 500 metres on either side of metro/RRTS corridors and 500 metre radius around stations