Functions of Alternative Branch
Alternative Branch is implementing the scheme “Large scale acquisition, development and disposal of land in Delhi” announced by Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India vide No. 37/16/60-Delhi(1) dated 2nd May 1961, alternative plots are being allotted to the eligible land owner whose land has been acquired. The plots are allotted by DDA on the recommendation of the committee constituted in this regard.
Presently, the power to consider and decide the application/cases for allotment of alternative plots has been delegated to all the districts by constituting District Taskforce vide order dated 23.3.2016 and 29.4.2019 with the approval of the Hon’ble Lt. Governor Delhi.
PRESENT NORMS FOR RECOMMENDATION OF THE SIZE OF PLOTS ARE AS UNDER:
FOR AWARDS ANNOUNCED BEFORE 3.4.1986
1. | Less than 150 sq.yards | No plot |
2. | Above 150 sq.yards to one bigha | 40 sq. yards |
3. | Above one bigha to ten bigha | 250 sq. yards |
4. | Above ten bigha | 400 sq. yards |
FOR AWARDS ANNOUNCED ON OR AFTER 3.4.1986
1. | Less than one bigha | No plot |
2. | One bigha | 40 sq. yards |
3. | Above One bigha to five bigha | 80 sq. yards |
4. | Above five bigha to ten bigha | 150 sq. yards |
5. | Above ten bigha | 250 sq. yards |
- Order dated 23.03.2016 regarding constitution of District Task Force for districts South, West, North, North-West, South-West.
- Order dated 29.04.2019 regarding constitution of District Task Force for districts South-East, East, Central, North-East, New Delhi, Shahdara.
- Letter dated 02.05.1961 of Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India.