Delhi Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu has directed DDA to adopt zero tolerance towards illegal and unauthorized constructions across national capital.
LG on Friday chaired a meeting of the Advisory Council of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to review progress on the upcoming Master Plan for Delhi and discuss strategies for sustainable urban development, according to an official statement.
Sandhu, who is also the Chairman of the DDA, emphasised the need for technology-driven solutions to address the national capital’s evolving urban challenges and called for strict action against illegal encroachments and unauthorised constructions.
The meeting was attended by senior DDA officials and Members of Parliament Ramvir Singh Bidhuri and Sudhanshu Trivedi.In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor said he had directed the DDA to adopt a zero-tolerance approach towards illegal encroachments and unauthorised constructions by leveraging technology for real-time monitoring of land parcels and buildings.
“Directed @official_dda to maintain zero tolerance against illegal encroachments and unauthorised constructions by leveraging technology for real-time monitoring of land parcels and buildings, enabling prompt detection and swift enforcement,” he said.
Sandhu said the meeting included extensive deliberations on the upcoming Master Plan for Delhi, strengthening civic and institutional frameworks, and ensuring planned, inclusive and future-ready urban growth.“Chaired the meeting of the Advisory Council of @official_dda today, in the presence of Hon’ble MPs Shri @RamvirBidhuri and Shri @SudhanshuTrivedi, to review the roadmap for sustainable urban development in the National Capital,” he said.
He added that a collaborative, transparent and technology-driven approach remains central to addressing Delhi’s urban development needs.“Reiterated that a collaborative, transparent, and technology-driven approach remains the cornerstone of addressing Delhi’s evolving urban challenges. Reaffirmed our commitment to building a sustainable, resilient, and liveable #ViksitDilli,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
Earlier on Thursday, the Lieutenant Governor shared information about his interaction with visiting students from Oman.
“Delighted to interact with a bright group of young students from Oman, winners of the Sastra Pratibha Contest organised by Vijnana Bharati at IIT Gandhinagar. It was encouraging to witness their scientific curiosity, spirit of inquiry, and eagerness to learn,” said L-G Sandhu.
“Nurturing scientific temper and analytical thinking among young minds is vital to building a strong foundation for research, innovation, and a future-ready society. I commend the dedicated efforts of Vijnana Bharati in inspiring the next generation of young innovators while connecting them with India’s rich scientific heritage. My best wishes to all the winners for their future academic journey and scientific pursuits,” he said.
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