# DDA begins talks to redevelop old group housing societies 2026-09-15T03:16:40+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has started discussions with federations and cooperative group housing societies to redevelop ageing complexes under the new Master Plan for Delhi-2047. At a meeting on Monday, residents raised concerns about the redevelopment provisions, including the size of replacement flats, commercialisation of residential areas, and the role of the registrar of societies in increasing membership. DDA has divided group housing societies into transit-oriented development (TOD) and non-TOD areas. In TOD areas, societies on plots of 2,000 sqm or more along roads at least 18 metres wide will be eligible for a floor area ratio (FAR) of 500. Of this, 65% must be for residential use, including affordable housing units capped at 100 sqm built-up area. Another 15% of the proposed FAR must be for economically weaker section housing. Residents questioned whether the provisions would meet their needs, with some saying occupants of larger flats may not agree to shift to smaller units. DDA officials said the redevelopment aims to strengthen infrastructure such as water supply, sewerage and roads. The Times of India reports that DDA officials described redevelopment as a long-standing demand, while residents cited concerns about deteriorating buildings and civic infrastructure. Livemint, in a separate advisory piece, urged residents to evaluate a developer's track record, include delay compensation in agreements, and clarify rent and shifting costs before signing redevelopment deals. It noted that once residents vacate and demolition occurs, they may have limited options if the project is delayed. ## Indian Opinion Analysis The Times of India frames the story around the DDA's initiative and the residents' immediate concerns, such as flat sizes and the EWS quota, giving space to both official and resident voices. Livemint, in its advisory, emphasises risks and safeguards for residents, effectively treating redevelopment as a consumer-protection issue. Neither outlet takes a government-critical stance, but Livemint's focus on delay risks and developer due diligence implies caution about the process. The Times of India's report would be stronger if it quantified how many societies could be eligible or the timeline for next steps. the DDA has not announced a deadline for resolving the concerns raised at the meeting, which remains the key unknown. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com (neutral report) Straight reporting of DDA meeting with resident quotes and official responses. - livemint.com (neutral report) Advisory article presenting risks and safeguards without slant on government. Tags: BJP, Delhi, Delhi Development Authority, MCD, MPD-2047, Rohini Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/dda-discusses-redevelopment-rules-for-delhis-old-group-housing-societies/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/dda-discusses-redevelopment-rules-for-delhis-old-group-housing-societies/#story-in-brief