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The Indian government is set to amend the Delhi Development Act, 1957, to strengthen the Land Pooling Policy (LPP) and enhance private sector participation in Delhi's urban redevelopment. Under the revised policy, land pooling will become mandatory if 70% of landowners in a sector consent, allowing the Centre to enforce development without full consensus-addressing long-standing implementation delays. Introduced in 2013 and operational since 2018, LPP currently allocates 60% of pooled land for residential projects and 40% for community infrastructure. The amendments will impact 129 sectors across 104 urban villages, including Narela, Bawana, and Najafgarh, aimed at promoting vertical growth and modern infrastructure. Public consultations will precede the legislative rollout. The reforms are expected to unlock stalled projects, expedite housing supply, and drive coordinated urban planning in Delhi's expanding periphery.
The Indian government is preparing to introduce significant amendments to the Delhi Development Act, 1957, aimed at bolstering the Land Pooling Policy (LPP) and facilitating greater involvement of private developers in the urban transformation of Delhi. These reforms seek to make land pooling a more effective mechanism for utilising underdeveloped land parcels across the capital city. Advertisement
Land Pooling Policy, first formulated in 2013 and put into operation by 2018, encourages landowners to pool their lands collectively for planned development. Under the existing framework, 60% of the pooled land is allocated for high-rise residential projects, while the remaining 40% is dedicated to community infrastructure such as parks, roads, and utilities. However, the policy has faced considerable delays and implementation challenges due to difficulties in securing consent from all landowners in a given sector.
The proposed amendments aim to overcome these hurdles by making land pooling compulsory if at least 70% of the landowners in a sector agree to participate. Furthermore, the Centre will be empowered to enforce the policy even without complete consensus, thereby mitigating standstills caused by dissenting landowners. This shift is designed to ensure swifter land acquisition and more coordinated urban planning efforts.
These legislative changes will impact 129 sectors covering 104 urban villages in Delhi, where the government plans to encourage vertical growth through private sector participation. Specific sectors such as Narela, Bawana, and Najafgarh have been earmarked for redevelopment under this enhanced policy, focusing on creating modern residential complexes and upgrading infrastructure.
The government intends to reintroduce these amendments after conducting public consultations, reflecting a commitment to transparency and stakeholder engagement. Once implemented, these reforms could address long-standing issues related to land acquisition delays, boost housing supply, and support infrastructure development in Delhi's rapidly urbanising outskirts.
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