The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has approved the change of land use for more than 30 hectares in Delhi’s Narela Sub-City, enabling the development of public and institutional facilities in the rapidly expanding area. The notification, issued on June 23, 2026, under the Master Plan for Delhi 2021 and Zonal Development Plan for Zone P-I, reclassifies two land parcels in Sectors G-3 and G-4.
Details of Land Parcels
A 12.18-hectare plot originally designated for commercial use has been reclassified as public and semi-public use. An adjacent 18.17-hectare parcel, previously residential, has also been converted to public and semi-public use. Combined, these parcels exceed 30 hectares. The changes follow a statutory process initiated by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA), which published a public notice in September 2025 inviting objections. The ministry confirmed that no objections or suggestions were received during the prescribed period.
Legal and Procedural Basis
The approval was granted under Section 11-A of the Delhi Development Act, 1957. The DDA led the public consultation process, and after its completion, the central government approved the modifications. The notification states that the changes are effective from the date of publication in the Gazette of India.
Location and Surrounding Infrastructure
The parcels are situated in Narela Sub-City in north Delhi, a zone earmarked for planned urban expansion. The sites are surrounded by DDA-owned vacant land, proposed roads, Metro Vihar Colony, Delhi State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC) land, and the Urban Extension Road-II corridor. This connectivity is expected to support the development of public amenities.
Impact and Expected Benefits
Officials indicated that the revised land-use classification will facilitate the creation of public infrastructure and institutional facilities. The move is anticipated to bolster Narela’s planned growth and improve civic amenities as the sub-city expands. The approval represents a significant planning intervention, aligning with the area's preparation to meet future urban growth and infrastructure demands, according to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
