Delhi Urban Art Commission Core-6A, Habitat Centre

Lodhi Road, New - 110 003

DELHI URBAN ART COMMISSION

Chairman

Shri Raj Rewal (Upto 08.10.2014)

Prof. Dr. P.S.N. Rao (14.10.2014 onwards)

Members

Smt. Sonali Bhagwati Upto 08.10.2014 Shri Satish Khanna Upto 08.10.2014 Shri Eric P. Mall Upto 08.10.2014 Shri D Diptivilasa, Addl. Secretary (UD), Ministry of Urban Development (upto 30.6.2014)

Shri Samir Mathur 14.10.2014 onwards Smt. Sonali Bhagwati 14.10.2014 onwards Smt. Sonali Rastogi 14.10.2014 onwards Shri Durga Shanker Mishra , Addl. Secretary (UD), Ministry of Urban Development (w.e.f.19.08.2014)

Officers

Shri Vinod Kumar Secretary Shri Rajeev Kumar Gaur Assistant Secretary (Tech.) Shri Raghvendra Singh Administrative Officer

The Delhi Urban Art Commission is an autonomous body set up by an Act of Parliament in 1973 to advise the Government of India in the matter of preserving, developing and maintaining the aesthetic quality of urban and environmental design within Delhi, and to provide advice and guidance to any local body in respect of any project of building operations or engineering operations or any development proposal which affects or is likely to affect the skyline or the aesthetic quality of the surroundings or any public amenity provided therein.

Contents

Page No.

1. Chapter-1 : Overview 44

2. Chapter-2 : Smart City: Site Specific Urban Design Studies 50

3. Chapter-3 : Significant Initiatives 63

4. Chapter-4 : Administration and Organization 72

Annexure I 77 Annexure II 87

CHAPTER-1

OVERVIEW

Delhi is a City with several unique features. Unlike most other cities, the centre of the City i.e. which is sparsely populated has a dense green cover and acts as the City‟s lung. The City has innumerable heritage structures dotting the cityscape comparable only to cities like Rome. The City is the seat of power for two Governments viz. the Government of India as well as the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. Consequently, it has been the focus of attention of both the Central and State Governments and their regulatory authorities governing the City.

Planning for Growing Population

With the globalisation of the Indian Economy and being the venue of two major International Games viz the Asian Games and the Commonwealth Games, the City has been witnessing a very high influx of population from different parts of the Country. In terms of the projection of population indicated in the Master Plan for Delhi 2021, the population for the city is expected to increase to 230 lakhs by the year 2021.

While the MPD 2021 envisages enhancing the population holding capacity of the different zones and extension of the urban limits to the extent necessary, the lateral expansion of the City can take place only to a limited extent. Consequently, there has been an ongoing debate in professional circles and the authorities on vertical growth versus lateral expansion of the City. Needless to say that in the interest of the conservation of the heritage zones of the City it is important that the growth of the City takes place in a sensitive and selective manner without impinging on or upon the City‟s rich heritage.

Role of Delhi Urban Art Commission

It is here that the role of the Delhi Urban Art Commission (DUAC) becomes important. The DUAC was set up under the Delhi Urban Art Commission Act, 1974 with the objective of preserving, developing and maintaining the urban and environmental design within Delhi. The Commission‟s primary role has been to balance the growth of the City and its heritage.

Urban Design Studies

With the need for a holistic, balanced and inclusive growth of the City, the Commission with the approval of the Government took up site specific conceptual urban design studies which demonstrate the manner in which three dimensional planning for different parts of the City could be done. For undertaking the studies, the Commission created a Hub with all modern amenities and engaged a very dedicated and talented team of technically trained manpower for the purpose. The studies comprise of site specific design for wards, gardens, development along metro corridors. The reports of the completed studies have been sent to the authorities for implementation with the expectation that similar studies would be taken up by the authorities not only in Delhi but other cities of the Country.

Hi-tech Public Toilet

Another important initiative of the Commission undertaken with the approval of the Government has been development of prototypes for hi- tech public toilets based on designs selected through a design competition organised by the Commission. The first prototype developed by the Commission and installed opposite Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in the New Delhi area had a high footfall. Seeing the success of the toilet unit, the Commission was approached by many authorities from Delhi as well as outside for meeting the requirements of public toilet units in their respective areas.

The Commission was conferred with the prestigious award for its significant contribution in the field by Washroom and Beyond.

Unified Building Byelaws for Delhi

One of the most significant initiatives by the Commission during the year was to put together a simple, clear and concise version of the Unified Building Byelaws for the City of Delhi. The Commission in association with the Delhi Development Authority was entrusted by the Ministry of Urban

Development, Government of India with an exercise to rationalize and update the Delhi Building Bye-laws-1983 to make them citizen friendly. A joint workshop was organised by the DUAC and the DDA in the month of October 2014 in which representatives of various authorities and stakeholders participated. Suggestions were invited on the draft Unified Building Byelaws developed by the Commission. Over thousand suggestions received from various quarters were considered in-depth and extensively discussed in joint meetings with the stakeholders, virtually on a day to day basis. The final document on Unified Building Byelaws for Delhi completed in a record time, has been sent to the Government of India for notification.

Guidelines on Lutyens Bungalow Zone (LBZ)

After the historic declaration at the Delhi in 1911 of shifting the Capital of India to Delhi the work for creation of the Imperial City of Delhi began. An Imperial New Delhi Plan was made by Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens, a British Architect in the year 1912 for the national capital and the same was implemented and inaugurated in the year 1932.Over the years with restricted development allowed in the area the existing buildings have not been able to keep up with the changing requirements and most buildings have outlived their lives.

The Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India, has been receiving from time to time representations from various residents of the Lutyen‟s Bungalow Zone (LBZ) of New Delhi, seeking relaxations in terms of permissions for creating basements, increasing the number of floors, redevelopment, exemption from the LBZ, etc. Taking cognizance of the same, the Ministry of Urban Development forwarded the representations to the DUAC for examination and giving recommendations to the Ministry for change in boundary and development norms, if any, being proposed keeping in view the need of urbanization, aesthetic character of Lutyens Bungalow Zone.

The Commission considered the matter in depth on a priority basis in several meetings in consultation with other stakeholders‟ .It thereafter formulated comprehensive guidelines on the aspects of boundary and development norms for the LBZ area. The report on the LBZ Guidelines prepared in a record time on the basis of the detailed exercise has been sent to the Ministry of Urban Development.

Details on the significant initiatives by the Commission have been mentioned in a subsequent chapter.

Value Addition on Referred Proposals

While the City Level Projects have been the main focus of the Commission during the year, the Commission made valuable contribution on the other proposals referred through the local bodies. The Commission considers these proposals on the basis of its general guidelines for individual buildings which have been given wide publicity. In fact an undertaking is obtained from the project proponent/architect on compliance of these guidelines. Once such an undertaking is received, the consideration time of the Commission is minimal. After introduction of these guidelines the Commission has been able to dispose of proposals in the minimal time.

In terms of its mandate the Commission is required to meet at least twice a month. The Commission held 25 number of meetings during the year 2014-15 in which it considered a total of 184 complete proposals as per details indicated below:

Abstract of Proposals Considered in 2014-15

S No. Particulars Number of Proposals 1. Approved 153 2. Observations Given 07 3. Returned & Rejected 03 4. Under Process (As on 31.3.2015) 21 Total 184

Particulars of the proposals could be perused at Annexure I.

Abstract of Proposals Considered(2014-15) Approved 2%11% 4% Observatio ns Given 83% Returned & Rejected Under Process

Consideration Time for Proposals(2014-15)

Within 2 6% weeks 10% 8% Within 3 weeks 50% 13% Within 4 weeks 13% Within 5 weeks Within 6 weeks More than 6

Despite considerable time devoted on the major initiatives like Unified Building Byelaws or Policy on Lutyen‟s Bunglow Zone etc., the Commission has been ensuring that on an average about 7 to 10 proposals are considered in every meeting. Consequently, there have hardly been any arrears of pendency at any point of time.

Work of Art in Public Buildings

There are guidelines issued by the Government of India that one percent of the cost of all projects to be spent on Works of Art in public buildings. As such while according approval on all public projects, the Commission invariably stipulates the aforesaid guidelines as a pre- condition in its sanction letter. Also, before according its „No Objection‟ on proposals for issuance of Completion Certificate the Commission makes it a point to ensure that the project proponent has complied with the aforesaid guidelines stipulated by the Government of India.

Ease of Doing Business and Transparency

With a view to facilitate ease of doing business, the Commission in terms of the guidelines of the Government has initiated action for online referral of proposals through the local bodies. The online system of DUAC would be dovetailed with that of the local bodies so that the Commission is able to communicate its decisions to the concerned local body through the online system.

To bring about greater transparency in its functioning the Commission has been uploading the minutes of the Commission‟s meetings on its website.

Proposal Tracking Programme has been introduced on DUAC website whereby stakeholders can view the status of their proposal from the time of submission to its final disposal. The DUAC website was further updated and redesigned. All significant information pertaining to the activities of the Commission are duly uploaded in terms of the provisions of the Right to Information Act.

CHAPTER-2

Smart City: Site Specific Urban Design Studies

Delhi is a city with both planned and unplanned development. A large part of Delhi lives in unauthorized colonies and slums. The Master Plan for Delhi 2021 envisaged incorporating the regularized unauthorized colonies in the mainstream of urban development by provision of requisite infrastructure, services and facilities. For slum dwellers the MPD 2021 talks about insitu rehabilitation.

In terms of its mandate, one of the important functions of the Commission is that it may suo-motu promote and secure the development, re-development or- beautification of any areas in Delhi in respect of which no proposals in that behalf have been received from any local body.

In order to give shape to the aforesaid provisions of the Master Plan the Commission after a detailed interaction with a cross section of experts sent a proposal to the Government of India some time back for taking up such site specific conceptual urban design studies to demonstrate principles on which local area plans could be developed on a three dimensional plain. The objectives of these studies were as follows:

1. Site Specific „Urban Design‟ interventions for upgrading urban environment with three-dimensional visualization incorporating geospatial data. 2. Ecological restoration – Parks, Green Areas, Water Bodies 3. Conservation of Heritage & Enhancement of environment 4. Up-gradation of Social & Civic infrastructure 5. Redevelopment/revitalization of undeveloped areas 6. Up-gradation of Physical infrastructure 7. Solutions for vehicular parking 8. Creating a more pedestrian friendly environment and prioritization of non-motorized vehicles in street design 9. Solid waste disposal to achieve zero waste and recycle water at local level.

The proposal of the Commission was considered by a high level Project Approval Committee (PAC) in March 2012 which approved the proposal. The studies approved included the following:

1. Sites specific design for wards in Delhi 2. (a) Rehabilitation of Slum (b) Rehabilitation Un-authorized colonies 3. Vision of Delhi 4. High rise development proposals along Metro corridors 5. Rejuvenation of Gardens 6. Unified Building Bye-Laws for Delhi -2015 7. Prototype for Hi-Tech Toilets & Dustbins

The studies were taken up in phases

S. Name of the Project Total Studies Studies Studies No. Studies to taken up in taken up in to be be done Phase-I Phase-II taken up 1. Site Specific design for 25 05 06 14 wards in Delhi 2. a) Rehabilitation of Slums 10 02 02 06

b) Rehabilitation of 10 04 04 02 Un-authorized Colonies 3. Vision of Delhi 01 - 01 - 4. High Rise Development 01 01 - - Proposal along Metro Corridor 5. Rejuvenation of Gardens 20 05 05 10 6. Unified Building Bye-Laws 01 On going 01 - for Delhi -2015 7. Hi-Tech Toilets & 01 On going - - Dustbins

A brief description of the completed studies is indicated below:

Phase I

Studies in the phase-I were completed by early 2014 and formally launched by the then Secretary (UD), Ministry of Urban Development in February 2014 in a meeting of heads of the local authorities in Delhi. The reports were thereafter sent to the concerned authorities for implementation.

In the first phase, the Commission took up the following studies:-

1. Site specific design for wards in Delhi

1) Kalkaji & East of Kailash (Ward Nos 194 &196) 2) New Ashok Nagar (Ward No.212) 3) C.R. Park (Ward No.190) 4) Chirag Delhi (Ward Nos. 189 & 191 )

The aspects covered as a part of these studies included the urban fabric, urban graphics, urban transport, waste disposal systems, parking requirements, social infrastructure present in the area, the norms stipulated in the Master Plan for the area. The teams doing the studies interacted with the MLAs, area Councillors, RWAs, Traders Association, local residents to understand the requirements for these areas and presenting comprehensive design solutions to identify issues on the site.

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Transit Oriented R R O O A A Development – D D Rajdhani Park to Mundka

Aerial view of NH-10 (left), view showing pedestrian , cycle track & the road

New Ashok Nagar( Design Scheme)

CR Park

Before After Visuals showing Rejuvenation of the public node

2. Rehabilitation of Slum/Un-authorized Colonies

(a) Unauthorized Colonies

1) New Ashok Nagar (Ward No.212) 2) Aya Nagar (Ward No.175) 3) Mohammad Pur Village (Ward No.67)

(b) Slums 1) Mohammadpur slum (Ward No.67) 2) Sudhar Camp (Ward No.196)

A survey was done and the work plan was prepared to carry forward the studies in terms of urban fabric, open space structure, transportation, building typologies, services like drainage and water supply. Attempt has been made to address the aforesaid issues and suggest viable solutions in the recommendations of the studies.

3. Rejuvenation of Gardens

(a) Greens primarily comprising of forests at , Panchsheel and Tughlaqabad, have been taken up to evaluate and improve their integration with the surrounding urban fabric. The proposal aims to establish a system of interconnected greens for the South Delhi region. Once established this approach could be applied to other such locations in the City.

(b) Landscape and Pedestrian connections at Netaji Subhash Place Metro Station, Pitampura, New Delhi: In the best examples worldwide, pedestrian movement is integrated with landscape and recreation and informal commercial spaces. Site has been taken up to demonstrate how this can be made possible by providing proper pedestrian spaces where there are transport interchanges and also a variety of land uses in the site. 4. High Rise development proposals along metro corridors

The development of metro in Delhi has had an unprecedented impact on the Cityscape. It is natural that property development along metro corridors intensifies in due course of time. To ensure that such development takes place in planned manner and not in a haphazard manner the DUAC proposed preparation of development plans for high rise development along existing metro corridors in Delhi. The corridor that was taken up for the study was the stretch on NH-10 viz. Peera Garhi to Mundka.

Phase II

The following studies were completed in Phase-II in December 2014 and forwarded to concerned Authorities.

1. Uttam Nagar (Ward No. 127)

Unregulated growth of city fringes; illegal development over large scale land acquired by DDA and acute housing shortage have resulted in the growth of unauthorized colonies (in close proximity to villages) in this area. The zone is also compromised by lack and access to affordable housing stock, haphazard small-scale manufacturing units and commercial enterprises. Area improvement goals include providing for higher densities for affordable housing and commercial development. Area improvement goals include: Incentives for redevelopment, creation of usable open spaces, creating wider roads incorporating for segregated functions, providing for social infrastructure and opportunities for improvement of physical infrastructure. The area improvement vision also provides for a variety of office spaces / incubation hubs for entrepreneurs.

Uttam Nagar Ward – Redevelpoment proposal for unauthorized colony

2. Punjabi Bagh (Site Specific Design Study Ward Number 103)

Punjabi Bagh has different type of development, within pockets such as Punjabi Bagh West (Plotted housing), Madipur (Urban Village), DDA flats, resettlement colonies and slums etc. Due to the difference in development pattern and socio economic background the planning approach to these areas vary accordingly. The proposals are related to slum rehabilitation, redesigning of the streets, identification of feasible sites for multilevel car parking, community centre, revitalization of existing greens, rejuvenation of the Nagafgarh Nallah, rejuvenation of lakes, energy efficiency and management of storm-water, waste water and solid waste in the ward. 3. Patparganj- Slum (Ward No. 220)

As per the Shelter Policy of MPD 2021, 50-55% of the 24 lakh additional dwelling units to be provided in the plan period would be for the urban poor and economically weaker sections in the form of houses of two rooms or less. In the existing slum settlements, the threefold strategy of relocation from areas required for public purpose, in-situ upgradation and the interim measure of upgradation to minimum standards is to be followed. Keeping with the above framework the Delhi Urban Art Commission had undertaken alternative site specific housing design options for slums in Patparganj.

4. Lado Sarai, phase I (Ward no. 169)

The location of Lado Sarai and its intra-city connectivity has attracted additional population and intensification of building development but without adequate infrastructure provision, this has led to congestion and unsanitary conditions in the village. Planned development, therefore, needs to focus on improving the environmental conditions of the existing habitation while encouraging new building development on the vacant fringe lands to provide facilities which will ease congestion in the village. An important facility required is for underground parking of motorized vehicles of residents and others in a planned manner. To make the underground parking financially viable a mixed use development is planned to contain retail shopping, commercial offices, and service apartments in medium rise blocks not higher than the mature trees existing in the area. Landscaped green areas of varying sizes are planned between the existing habitation and the new mixed use development. An important element of environmental structure is the proposal for sunken pedestrian plazas to cross under the traffic junctions on three sides of the village to allow safe access to the facilities adjoining Lado Sarai. Based on the completed study the Commission organized meetings with the various stakeholders including the authorities, local inhabitants. The general consensus of opinion at these meetings was that further detailed plan for implementation could be taken up under the overall supervision of the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD). Accordingly, the matter has been taken up with the State Government.

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5. and Kashmeri Gate (Ward Nos. Chandni Chowk 80, Kashmiri Gate 77)

Plagued with problems of traffic congestion, infrastructure deterioration, unauthorized construction, dilapidated housing conditions and conversion of residential premises to non residential uses, improvement of the area is long overdue. The area is in need of an upgradation so as to provide better urban environment, backed by shifting of non-confirming activities and uplifting the standards of physical and social infrastructure and revival of old glory. This study aims at providing strategies and guidelines for urban renewal of the old city fabric to rejuvenate itself and for social and cultural life to thrive in the city, develop guidelines for regeneration of the urban fabric by conservation approach which retains the overall character of the Walled City.

6. Vinod Nagar : West Vinod Nagar and Mandawali (Ward no 217 and 218)

The selected areas have all the elements of organic growth (very high density, narrow lanes, small plots, high ground coverage and structures of about 3-4 floors height, mixed land use and a general deficiency of infrastructure). The area is a representative example of the rest of the unauthorized colonies in the City. Despite being an unauthorized colony, the area is developing fast in violation of the Master Plan. The issues that are being dealt with at this stage call for following few interventions that can be explored for the area as upgradation of services and motivating people to come together and pool in to be part of better planning control for their area.

7. Hari Nagar Greens ( Ward No. 111)

„Hari Nagar greens‟ aims to re-establish the role of these green spaces as a connective tissue. The proposal aims to establish an interconnected green belt system for region. Once established this approach could be applied to other such locations in the City. It also aims to establish local shopping centres at different locations in neighbourhood to cater to daily needs of the people. The focus of the greens in west Delhi is Hari Nagar Lake as it acts as a local centre of attraction. The proposal comprises of three approaches which includes; recharge of Hari Nagar Lake, connect the nearby bus stops/Metro Stations with the greens with localized e-rickshaw network to cater visitors to the greens and thirdly, linking the potential greens through continuous pedestrian/cycle trail by defining connective nodes between greens.

8. Movement Corridors; Vision for Delhi (South Zone, Zone F)

The City and its streets have been taken over by vehicles pushing aside the right of the people to walk. Due to traffic loads the pedestrians suffer frequent road fatalities. Delhi pedestrians constituted 455 of total 1,820 road accidents in 2013-14. (Delhi Traffic Police Statistics).

The project aims at making the city accessible, allow pedestrians/ cyclists the right to walk/access their city through exploring alternate layers of the City. The study attempts this through developing existing natural and man-made elements into network systems. The goal of Movement Corridors was to create an interconnected zonal and local system of paths and trails to make Delhi pedestrian friendly city through green lungs (city greens) and movement corridors for non-motorized vehicles. This would provide safe and convenient access between parks, natural systems and recreational facilities connecting them with residential areas, civic institutions and businesses.

9. Nicholson Cemetery and its precincts ( Ward No. 77)

The design proposal demonstrates how the historically significant places can be efficiently part of the pedestrian system along with the transit nodes as the potential generators of the people on foot. The presence of transit nodes and heritage monuments and historical gardens gives opportunity to bring back this lost legacy into public life for greater benefit of the society. Articulating the pedestrian needs with appropriate pedestrian widths, auxiliary amenities for the pedestrian walks, the design proposal authenticates these essential urban spaces as anchors, making them dynamic, useful and attractive to people.

10. Yamuna Bank Development

Today, with the abysmal state of drainage and solid waste management of the City, Yamuna has become a huge drain carrying the waste of this mega City. Some efforts have been made by various agencies in order to clean the river, but a lot more is required to be done. The spaces around the river are also rather „lost spaces‟ with either agricultural fields, derelict power stations, stadiums and memorials.

Yamuna can act as a large public space in this megacity, where with the very high densities in residential areas, slums, and unauthorised colonies, there is a major dearth of open spaces. It can in turn reconnect the city to the river not only metaphorically, but also physically and help in the upkeep of the river. Chapter-3 Significant Initiatives

Hi-tech Public Toilets

In India it is estimated that on an average about 60% of the population have no toilets in their homes. The number is still higher in rural areas at about 72%. The condition of the limited number of existing public toilets being pathetic people prefer to defecate in the open thereby compromising themselves to dreadful Prototype First opposite RML Hospital ,New Delhi diseases like cholera, typhoid, hepatitis, jaundice etc. According to a study , one of the significant reasons for stunted growth in children in India is because of open defecation. Open defecation releases certain virus which enters the body leading to stunted growth.

Lack of public toilets for women is a big problem. It is estimated that there are above 25 lakh women in Delhi who go for their necessary functions before dawn every morning in the open fields putting their lives to risk in view of the high level of crimes against women.

The Commission has always believed that adequate civic amenities help in enhancing the aesthetics of a city. In view of the unsatisfactory situation relating to public toilets in the city of Delhi, the Commission felt that it is high time that an initiative be taken for developing high tech self sustaining public toilets which could be put up in slums, unauthorised colonies, market places and in other places like gardens and parks where foot fall is high. After receiving approval from the Government in the year 2012 on a proposal mooted by it ,the Commission on the basis of a design competition developed a prototype for a low cost self sustaining High- Tech Public Toilets which has been installed opposite RML Hospital, Gate No.6, Old R.K. Ashram Marg, New Delhi-110001.

The first prototype developed has the following key features:-

. Aluminium Honey Comb panel structure with stainless steel veneers. . Use of Bio Digesters developed for environment friendly waste disposal. . Solar panels with LED lighting. . PLC (Program Logic Controller) aided working for better efficiency. . Ample Light and cross ventilation. . Resistant to tampering and vandalism. . Tough and heavy duty water saving fixtures in stainless steel. . Advertisement panels for revenue generation. . Design for easy cleaning and maintenance.

After installation of the proto type for the high-tech public toilet fabricated the DUAC has been receiving queries from various quarters in Delhi as well as outside indicating requirements in their respective areas for large number of such toilet units.

DUAC receiving award for its significant contribution in the field of sanitation by Washroom and Beyond The Commission was conferred with the prestigious award for its significant contribution in the field of sanitation by Washroom and Beyond.

Prototypes being developed based on new designs The Commission is in the process of developing more prototypes based on other designs selected through design competition. The new protypes being developed would use alternative material which are cheap, durable, resistant to vandalism and pilferage and conducive to Indian conditions.

Unified Building Byelaws for Delhi (UBBL)

The proposal of simplification of Unified Building Bye-laws for Delhi was taken up by the Commission in-house in terms of a sanction letter earlier received from the Ministry of Urban Development with the following objectives:- (1) To simplify the procedure for getting the sanction/permit for construction of buildings. (2) To consolidate the definition/listing of the relevant documents. (3) Simplification of applicability aspects. (4) To stipulate the competence and responsibilities of different professionals and the owner. (5) To put together a simple, clear and concise version of bye laws which can be easily followed by both professionals as well as the owner.

Accordingly, the Commission prepared the Unified Building Byelaws for Delhi (UBBL) and presented it to the Ministry of Urban Development in February 2013. In terms of a decision by the Ministry of Urban Development at a meeting Chaired by the Secretary (UD) on 07.10.14 the Unified Building Byelaws for Delhi were uploaded on the websites of the Ministry of Urban Development, the DUAC and the DDA together with a public notice inviting suggestions on the subject up to 17.11.14. In terms of another decision at the same meeting a workshop was organized jointly by DUAC with the DDA on the topic on 21.10.14 to facilitate finalization of the Byelaws which was attended by 110 participants

and several suggestions received from the participants. As decided at the Workshop, an Advisory Stakeholders Group comprising of 23 major stakeholders in Delhi had been created to provide their inputs on the Unified Building Byelaws.

A meeting of the Advisory Group was held on the 26.11.14 wherein valuable inputs were received from the participants. Also, a 9 member Core Group comprising representatives of DUAC, DDA and the other local bodies and local authorities was constituted as decided by the Commission at its 1367th meeting held on 05.11.14 which held eight meetings in which it considered 1000 plus suggestions received on the Unified Building Byelaws from various quarters. Simultaneously, a four member Drafting Committee headed by the Chairman, DUAC was constituted for carrying out necessary modifications in the Unified Building Byelaws based on accepted suggestions which met on almost a daily basis for long durations including on weekends to complete the assignment in hand on an emergent basis.

On receiving the modified draft UBBL, the Ministry of Urban Development organized a Workshop on the 08.01.2015 in which it invited stakeholders. Based on the suggestions given at the Workshop and subsequently received, the Commission again held a series of meetings with the authorities and the other stakeholders, further modified the draft UBBL in a record time which has since been sent to the Ministry of Urban Development in March 2015 for notification.

Some of the salient features of the proposed UBBL for Delhi 2015 are as follows:

1. Procedure and documentation for „Saral‟ Scheme for Small Residential Plots up to 105 sq.m in size located in approved layout throughout Delhi by furnishing an undertaking for intimation of construction start. The construction has to be completed in five years. After construction has been completed an intimation of completion of construction is to be submitted to the authority. 2. Provision for constitution of Grievance Redressal Committee especially for appeals/clarification/difficulties and redressal of complaints for general public related to building bye laws. The constituted committee shall meet at least a month and its decision shall be final and binding. 3. For plots above 105 sq.mt. to upto 10,000 sq. mt. (for residential) Specific time schedule (30 days) have been stipulated for according approvals by the various concerned bodies. 4. Provision of a High Powered review and monitoring committee to fast track approval and building plans for plots above 10000 sq. m or above (for residential) and minimum plot area of 5000 sq.m in case of commercial and industrial, single window clearance has been proposed. Provision for scrutiny by various authorities/ agencies/ parastatal bodies within a time period of weeks. 5. Simplification of fees structure for different categories of localities across Delhi for getting building permit enabling uniformity across all agencies. 6. Redundant practices/ affidavits/ procedure have been done away with. 7. Mandatory provisions of public washrooms in public buildings under “SWACHH DELHI” with plot area more than 4000 sq. mt. free of ground coverage and FAR. It will be the responsibility of the owner to provide direct easy access to public from the main street. 8. Guidelines for integration of Art in all public buildings with the purpose to achieve aesthetic environment for the city. 9. New chapter providing for addressing High Rise Buildings in Delhi, in terms of general building condition and incorporation of features like safety from fire etc. 10. New Chapter providing for Structural Safety, Natural Disaster & Fire has been incorporated 11. Consolidation of general building requirements and provisions in tabular form for various building components. 12. New Chapter providing for incorporation of green building features like rainwater harvesting and wastewater recycling etc. have been made mandatory for new constructions above 105 sq.m for inclusive and sustainable green urban development. 13. New Chapter providing for differently abled persons for easy access and their specific needs, children and senior citizens. 14. Competence of various professionals like Engineers, Architects, and Town Planners, Structural Engineers, Geotechnical Engineers, Supervisors etc. has been clearly laid down. 15. Enabling citizens to obtain development control regulations for individual plots for ease in getting information in respect to planning requirements like coverage, FAR, Basement, Setback etc. under Bulk Characteristics clause.

Lutyen’s Bunglow Zone (LBZ) Guidelines

An Imperial New Delhi Plan was made by Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens, a British Architect in the year 1912 for the national capital and the same was implemented and inaugurated in the year 1932. With rapid urbanization after Independence, the need for conservation of the central part of Delhi started assuming significance. With a view to conserve the unique character of Imperial Delhi the Government in the year 1988 brought out guidelines to regulate the construction activity of this area which was termed as Lutyen‟s Bunglow Zone (LBZ). The boundary of the LBZ was also defined which has undergone change in the year 2003.

The Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India, has been receiving from time to time representations from various residents of the Lutyen‟s Bungalow Zone (LBZ) of New Delhi, seeking relaxations in terms of permissions for creating basements, increasing the number of floors, redevelopment, exemption from the LBZ, etc. Taking cognizance of the same, the Ministry of Urban Development (MOUD) forwarded the representations to the DUAC for examination and giving recommendations to the Ministry for change in boundary and development norms, if any, being proposed keeping in view the need of urbanization, aesthetic character of LBZ, etc.

The Commission considered the matter in depth on a priority basis in 07 meetings. To obtain a wider perspective and a comprehensive view on the issue of boundary and development norms it also set up a committee of stakeholders and experts which held detailed discussion on the topic in 03 meetings.

The methodology adopted was as follows:- a) Identifying and reviewing all earlier documents on Lutyens Delhi/ LBZ b) Visual study by physical field visits to different parts of the LBZ c) Preparation of various maps based on the Geo Spatial Data Limited (GSDL) survey. d) Study of various aspects viz. zoning, landuse, building heights, building type, plot coverage, building styles, open spaces, monuments, etc. e) Discussions with various stakeholders viz. CPWD, DDA, NDMC, National Monument Authority, ASI, INTACH, etc. f) Comparison with several international examples around the world.

Based on the detailed deliberations, the report on LBZ guidelines, the first of its kind since 1988 was prepared in a record time of 04 months. The recommendations are based on the concern for modern day progressive development, without compromising on the heritage and aesthetic character of the Lutyens Capital which is an integral part of our national history. In sum, this report proposes a synergy between development and environment so as to achieve sustainability. The report has been sent to the Ministry of Urban Development. Chapter-4 Administration and Organization

The Delhi Urban Art Commission is one of its kind of body which has been playing a vital role in the development of the city of Delhi for the last over four decades.

Staff Position

The Secretariat of the Commission has a total strength of 30 officials. Secretary is Chief Executive Officer and is assisted by the Assistant Secretary (Tech.) and the Administrative Officer for day-to-day functioning. The Secretariat of the Commission has also been entrusted with the added responsibility of functioning as the Secretariat of the Heritage Conservation Committee (HCC) which is headed by the Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India and the Secretary DUAC is the Member-Secretary of the Committee. The post of Urban Designer, Architect Planner and Deputy Architect which lapsed several years back are yet to be revived thereby putting added responsibility on the existing officers. No new posts were created during the year. The list of employees could be seen at Annexure II.

Finance

DUAC is a non-commercial, non-earning body which functions in public interest. The Commission does not have any revenue generation of its own. The entire financial requirement is non-plan in nature and is met by grant-in-aid from the Central Government.

For the year 2014-15 the Budget outlay (BE) of DUAC as approved by the Government was Rs. 300 lakhs and Revised Estimate (RE) was also Rs. 300 lakhs. The grant received from the Government was Rs.258.77 lakhs. The total funds available including miscellaneous receipts, bank interests earned was Rs.264.65 lakhs. Against this the expenditure during the year was Rs.263.42 lakhs. The Commission had till the year 2011-12 been maintaining its Annual Accounts on accrual basis except for salary. As per advice of Audit, the Salary component is also being now maintained on accrual basis from the year 2012-13.

The Commission was sanctioned Rs.15.50 crores for undertaking City Level Projects by the Project Approval Committee (PAC) in the year 2012 of which Rs.10.74 crores were released upto the year 2014-15. Of this a sum of Rs.6.77 crores was utilised for the purpose sanctioned upto the year 2014-15.

Official Language Policy of the Govt.

An inspection by the high level Parliamentary Committee on Official Language on compliance of the provisions of the Official Language Act by the Commission in its day-to-day functioning was last conducted in September 2011. Active steps have been taken for implementation of the recommendations of the Committee including adoption of a bilingual logo for the Commission and implementation report sent to the Ministry of Urban Development on all recommendations. With a view to increase the use of Hindi for official work quarterly Karyashalas (Workshops) were arranged during the year. Besides this the officers/employees of the Commission attended Karyashalas arranged by other organizations.

Vigilance Activities

The Secretary of the Commission functions as its Chief Vigilance Officer. In its day-to-day functioning the Commission takes due care to observe the provisions of the vigilance manuals and other guidelines pertaining to purchases etc. brought out by the Central Vigilance Commission.

To bring about transparency in its functioning the Commission has been uploading the minutes of its meetings on the DUAC website. Further, to facilitate the stakeholders they can now view the status of their proposal on the DUAC website (www.duac.org) from the date of reference to its final disposal. The stakeholders can also view the status of their proposal vis-à-vis other proposals referred to the Commission.

During the year 2014-15 no case of corruption or any other vigilance matter was registered.

In terms of the guidelines prescribed by the Government, the Commission organized a Vigilance Awareness Week in the month of November 2014. The week started with the Pledge administered by the Chief Vigilance Officer to the other officers and staff of the Commission. Banners and posters on vigilance awareness were displayed, lectures organized on Conduct Rules and vigilance awareness in general.

Redressal of Public Grievances

The Commission has minimal direct dealing with the public. It receives very few grievances/complaints from the public. However, Commission has already appointed its Secretary as Nodal Officer for receiving the complaints from the public and acknowledge the same within 48 hours. These are promptly disposed off. Citizen’s Charter

The Citizen‟s Charter of DUAC is available on its website (www.duac.org). It contains information as required to be displayed in terms of the Right to Information Act.

In terms of guidelines of the Prime Minister‟s Office to implement good governance model in Government organizations a self-assessment was carried out by the Commission. The proposal was accepted by the Ministry of Urban Development.

Right to Information

The Private Secretary to the Chairman has been designated as the Central Public Information Officer of the Commission. Secretary of the Commission also acts as the First Appellate Authority for the purpose of RTI Act. During the year 2014-15 the Commission received 55 RTI applications. Of these replies were sent in all cases in time. There were 01 number of First Appeal which was also disposed off in time. There was no second appeal.

Swachh Bharat Mission

The Government‟s top most priority programme “Swachh Bharat Mission” was launched by the Hon‟ble Prime Minister on the Gandhi Jayanti, 02nd October 2014. As a part of the cleanliness campaign the DUAC organized various activities in support of the campaign. The campaign was initiated with a pledge “Swachhta Shapath” administered by the Secretary to the employees. Thereafter, a cleanliness drive was launched for cleaning the premises as well as the surrounding areas. The officials were motivated to contribute towards cleaning of their residential neighborhoods as well involving their family members and others in this noble mission to bring about an attitudinal and behavioral change and contribute towards making their City a better place to live. Other Activities

Upgradation of the DUAC website has been an ongoing process. The DUAC website was upgraded to CMS system so that it also becomes accessible on mobile phones, ipad etc. To facilitate accessibility and make the website more appealing it was redesigned.

The Results Framework Document (RFD) of DUAC for the year 2014-15 was finalised and uploaded through RFMS of the Cabinet Secretariat in terms of guidelines issued by the Government.

Anti-Terrorism Day was observed on 21.5.2014 and Sadbhavna Diwas on 20.08.2014

Annexure II

DUAC Secretariat

S. No Name/Designation 1. Vinod Kumar, Secretary

2. Rajeev Kumar Gaur, Asst. Secy. (Tech.)

3. Raghvendra Singh, A.O. 4. V.K. Tyagi, Private Secretary 5. Uma Bhati, Architectural Assistant 6. Nishi Sachdeva, Architectural Assistant 7. Manju Anjali, Architectural Assistant 8. Sidharth Sagar, Architectural Assistant 9. Alka Dhir, Sr. Stenographer 10. Kalpana Dewani, Hindi Translator 11. Gopal Singh, Assistant 12. Indu Rawat, Sr. Stenographer 13. Ravinder Kumar, Jr. Stenographer 14. Renu Bassi, UDC 15. Rajbir Singh, Hindi Typist 16. Sunita Rani, LDC 17. Deepak Chandra Bandooni, LDC 18. S.K. Singh, Daftry 19. Panna Lal, Peon 20. Sri Ram, Peon 21. Daya Ram, Peon 22. Shiksha Devi, Peon 23. Manoj Kumar, Chowkidar

Acknowledgement

The Commission would like to place on record its thanks to its Advisors, Officers of Government Departments, the Delhi Development Authority, the Municipal Corporations of Delhi, the New Delhi Municipal Council and practicing architects who have unhesitatingly given their time and assistance to the Commission in the

performance of its functions.