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REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99
The Gazette of India
CG-DL-E-21112025-267901
EXTRAORDINARY
PART III—Section 4
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
No. 754]
NEW DELHI, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2025/KARTIKA 30, 1947
LEGEND
TOD CORRIDOR ALONG DMRC NETWORK (500m)
TOD NODE AROUND RAILWAY/RRTS STATIONS (500m)
ZONE BOUNDARY
ROADS
RAILWAYS
RRTS
METRO
The text of draft policy shall be available for inspection at the Office of the Dy. Director, Master Plan Section, 6th Floor, Vikas Minar, IP Estate, New Delhi-110002, on all working days within the period referred above. The text indicating the proposed modifications is available also on the following link i.e. https://dda.gov.in/mpd-2021-public-notices-2025 and https://clu.dda.org.in.
DELHI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
(Master Plan Section)
PUBLIC NOTICE
New Delhi, 21st November, 2025
F. No. PLG/MP/0091/2022/F-20. -The following modifications which the Delhi Development Authority/Central
Government has proposed to make to the Master Plan-2021 under Section 11-A of DD Act 1957, are hereby published
for public information. Any person having any objections/ suggestions with respect to the proposed modifications may
send the same in writing to the Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Delhi Development Authority, 'B' Block, Vikas Sadan,
New Delhi-110023 or via online portal https://clu.dda.org.in or via e-mail to mpd2021.public@dda.org.in within a period
of Forty-Five (45) days from the date of issue of this Public Notice. The person making the objections or suggestions
should also give his/her name, address, telephone / contact number and e-mail ID which should be readable.
Proposed Modifications
20.0 TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT (TOD) POLICY FOR DELHI
Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) is an innovative urban paradigm that involves leveraging existing and
upcoming public transit infrastructure and associated large number of users, to ensure sustainable mobility and
optimise utilisation of land through compact mixed-use development.
20.1 Definitions
20.1.1 "TOD Zone"- area under 500m wide corridor on either side of centerline of the existing and
planned/approved Metro Corridors/Routes and 500m radius node of regional and interstate mass
transit stations such as Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS)/Railway Stations/ High Speed Rail
(HSR) etc. The centroid of transit stations shall be used to delineate the TOD /Node where the
provisions of this policy is applicable.
20.1.2 "TOD Plot” - means a plot having minimum area of 2000 sq.m, fulfilling all eligibility criteria as per
the TOD policy.
20.1.3 "Carpet Area" - means the net usable floor area of an apartment, excluding the area covered by the
external walls, areas under services shafts, exclusive balcony or verandah area and exclusive open
terrace area, but includes the area covered by the internal partition walls of the apartment, as defined
in RERA Act.
20.1.4 "Developer Entity" a constituent land/property owner(s), a group of constituent land/property
owner(s), or an entity (developer/business/corporate entity) authorised by the constituent
land/property owner(s), through legally enforceable document, who intend to plan and develop a
TOD Plot.
20.2 Applicability of the Policy
The TOD Policy will only be applicable in the TOD zone. The TOD Policy will not be applicable in the
following areas or as notified by DDA from time to time:
(i) Any areas identified for environmental protection
(ii) Zone 'O' and buffers
(iii) Villages notified under Green Belt
(iv) Monument Prohibited Area & Heritage Buildings
(v) Civil Lines Bungalow Area (as per layout plan of North Delhi Municipal Corporation & DDA)
(vi) Lutyen's Bungalow Zone, Chanakyapuri (as per layout plan of New Delhi Municipal Council &
L&DO)
(vii) Cantonment and Defence Areas
20.3 TOD Norms
20.3.1 Participation in TOD Policy is voluntary. In such case, the Existing Land Use shall cease to apply.
Existing plot owners not willing to participate in TOD policy may continue to do the existing activities
as per Master Plan Provisions.
20.3.2 TOD Plot must fulfil the following criteria in order to be eligible:
20.3.2.1 A TOD plot must cover a minimum area of 2000 sq. m. TOD plots may fully or partly (at
least 50% of the plot area) fall within the TOD Zone.
20.3.2.2 A TOD plot must be accessible from a road having a minimum ROW of 18m. In case
existing approach road of 18m ROW is not available, a new dedicated road of lesser width
shall be provided for exclusively connecting to the transit station (underground/ elevated).
Existing road shall be widened to enhance the walkability and cycling facilities under this
Policy.
20.3.3 Amalgamation & reconstitution/ of the existing plots is allowed in TOD Zone. In case any Public Road
affecting access to any other plot falls within the amalgamated Plot, the same shall be maintained or
new alternate road should be developed along with the realignment of existing services. Additional road
shall be provided to improve the overall circulation pattern in the area, if required.
20.3.4 FAR:
20.3.4.1 FAR of TOD Plot shall be as follows:
20.3.4.1.1 Base FAR shall be 400 subject to payment of TOD charges as prescribed in
Section 20.5 of this policy.
20.3.4.1.2 Maximum permissible FAR shall be 500
20.3.4.1.3 FAR beyond 400 shall be permissible only after payment of Additional FAR
Charges at the rate of 20% of the prevailing Circle rates, applicable to all colonies
of Delhi as notified by the Department of Revenue, Government of the National
Capital Territory of Delhi, and subject to revision from time to time, in addition to
payment of TOD charges.
20.3.4.1.4 Minimum FAR utilization shall be 400.
20.3.4.2 The permissible mix of uses for each plot in a TOD Zone shall be as below:
20.3.4.2.1 A minimum 65% of the total permissible FAR shall be earmarked for Residential use
of Dwelling Unit size less than 100 sq. m. of carpet area including Guest
House/Studio Apartments.
20.3.4.2.2 Minimum 10% of the total permissible FAR for Neighborhood Commercial, facilities
and social amenities.
20.3.4.2.3 Remaining 25% of the total permissible FAR may be used for residential use of
Dwelling Units size more than 100 sq. m. carpet area/ Office Space/Guest
House/Studio Apartments.
Note:
1. Existing service lanes/ public roads/ public drains/ public parks, etc., land under such areas shall
not be considered for computation of FAR, ground coverage, scheme area.
2. Any public amenities provided as part of the development such as public toilets, bridges, etc.
shall be free of FAR, subject to the condition that they are maintained regularly by the DE and
remain open and accessible to public at all times of the day, failing which, the concerned local
body shall take over the same.
3. The above norms are applicable for Residential, Commercial, Industrial; Government and
Transportation land use only and existing activities shall be superseded as per approved TOD
Projects by the Committee.
4. For Transportation land use, mix of use shall be allowed after meeting all operational
requirements.
5. Development control norms for Government lands may be relaxed subject to the approval of
Competent Authority.
6. Separate entry/exits and service cores will have to be provided as required in buildings with
vertical mix of uses for residential and non-residential uses, complying with statutory
requirements of prevailing UBBL and Fire Norms.
7. TOD Charges shall be as per Section 20.5 of this Policy.
20.3.5 Ground Coverage:
20.3.5.1 Maximum ground coverage of 40% shall be permitted if the proposed development on TOD Plot.
20.3.6 Setback:
20.3.6.1 For plot sizes from 2000 sq.m upto 10,000 sq.m – Min Front Setback: 9.0m, Back setback: 6.0m,
side setbacks: 6.0m.
20.3.6.2 For plot sizes above 10,000 sq.m. -Front Setback:15.0m., Back Setback:12.0m., Side
Setbacks:12.0m.
20.3.7 Green Space:
20.3.7.1 In case of corridor/node development, minimum 10% of the area of the amalgamated plot shall
be developed as green area. A variation of (+/-) 2% will be allowed by the Committee mentioned
in Clause 20.4.2.
20.3.8 Parking:
20.3.8.1 TOD Plot shall provide 1 Equivalent Car Space (ECS) per100 sq.m. of FAR area.
20.3.8.2 Minimum 30% of all parking facilities within TOD Plot as ‘public parking' facility for mixed
use schemes above 1 Ha. Area.
20.3.8.3 All provisions related to Universal Accessibility and EV infrastructure shall be provided as per
prevailing UBBL.
20.3.9 Preferably Active Frontage (on fronts of public streets) on plots having mix of uses. Active frontage
includes arcades, colonnades, shopfronts, pedestrian entries/ exits, plazas, access points, transparent
windows etc.
20.4 Framework for Implementation of the Policy
20.4.1 DDA will facilitate implementation of this Policy, and will have the following responsibilities:
a. Entire TOD Zone shall be declared as a Development Area for the purpose of approval of TOD
Projects. DDA will be the nodal authority for approval of TOD projects. The onus of providing
services and maintenance of infrastructure will be vested with concerned Local Body/Service
providing agencies.
b. Individual plots forming part of a consolidated TOD plot, held on a leasehold basis, shall be
deemed to be freehold except Institutional Plots on Lease Hold.
с. Set up and manage a dedicated TOD Fund.
d. Set up a dedicated portal or micro site for all matters pertaining to implementation of the TOD
Policy.
20.4.2 A Committee shall be setup under the chairpersonship of Vice Chairman-DDA. The committee
shall include the following as members:
a. EM, DDA
b. Principal Commissioner (Land Management), DDA
с. CTP-MCD
d. Chief Engineer Building Department, MCD
e. Chief Architect-NDMC,
f. Representatives from service providing agencies such as DJB, BSES etc.
g. Representatives from DFS, DPCC, PWD & Delhi Traffic Police.
h. Director, Building, DDA
i. Various Domain experts may be invited as special invitees based on requirement of the project.
j. Commissioner (Plg.)-DDA to be the Member Secretary to the Committee
20.4.2.1 This Committee will be responsible for approval of TOD Plot prior to sanctioning of the same
through the Online Building Plan Sanction Portal (OBPS) of MCD.
20.4.2.2 The Committee shall meet regularly to fast track the approval process. Maximum time limit for
approval of TOD project shall be 60 days, from the date of Submission of proposal, complete in
all respect, including the sanctioning process through OBPS.
20.4.2.3 On OBPS Portal the TOD project shall be deemed approved after 60 days, from the date of
Submission of proposal, complete in all respect, if the approval or rejection is not communicated
to the applicant within 60 days by the Authority.
20.4.2.4 TOD Zone Map is placed as Annexure 'A'.
20.4.2.5 The DE shall pay TOD Charges to DDA for undertaking area improvement and infrastructure
augmentation works (as required). This Charge shall be ring-fenced through a dedicated TOD
Fund.
20.4.2.6 Projects for Multi-Modal Integration (MMI) within the TOD Zone shall be implemented by the
concerned mass transit agency or through partnerships with other public / private agencies.
20.5 TOD Charges
TOD charges at the uniform rate of Rs.10,000 per Sq. Meter of FAR Area of TOD Plot for all categories of colonies
shall be deposited at the time of submission through the OBPS. The charges shall remain in force until further orders
are issued by the Government of India.
Note: The above charges include Infrastructure Development Charges for Water & Sewer of DJB, Plan Sanction Charges
of MCD including Charges for Land Use Change & Levy/Addl. Levy/Add. FAR and DDA Charges for conversion from
Lease Hold to Free Hold and no separate charges shall be collected for the same.
SURENDRA KUMAR MEENA, Commissioner-cum-Secy.
[ADVT.-III/4/Exty./490/2025-26]
Annexure A
LEGEND
TOD CORRIDOR ALONG DMRC NETWORK (500m)
TOD NODE AROUND RAILWAY/RRTS STATIONS (500m)
ZONE BOUNDARY
ROADS
RAILWAYS
RRTS
METRO
The text of draft policy shall be available for inspection at the Office of the Dy. Director, Master Plan Section, 6th Floor, Vikas Minar, IP Estate, New Delhi-110002, on all working days within the period referred above. The text indicating the proposed modifications is available also on the following link i.e. https://dda.gov.in/mpd-2021-public-notices-2025 and https://clu.dda.org.in.
Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064
and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054.
AMIT KUMAR JAISWAL Digitally signed by AMIT KUMAR JAISWAL
Date: 2025.11.21 22:36:45 +0530