Delhi Development Authority (DDA)
Latest, 27 Sept: DDA orders structural audits for older Delhi malls, cinemas and highrises.
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From 4 stories, the newest dated 27 Sept 2026. Summary written 11 Oct 2026.
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is a Delhi authority whose orders and licences reach malls, cinema halls and hospitality projects in the capital. [1] source: ET Realty[2] source: ET Hospitality
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It has mandated structural safety audits for older Delhi highrises, including malls and cinema halls with high public congregation. [1] source: ET Realty It also offers lifetime memberships at Roshanara Club, a club in Delhi that spans 22 acres. [3] source: Business Today
In September 2026, DDA set a 3-month compliance deadline for structural safety audits of buildings of 15 metres or higher sanctioned or constructed before March 21, 2001. [1] source: ET Realty Non-compliance can trigger legal action, property restrictions and sealing, and a prior order was issued in July 2020. [1] source: ET Realty In August 2026, DDA opened 750 lifetime membership slots at Roshanara Club: 400 non-government memberships at Rs 12.50 lakh plus GST each and 350 government and PSU memberships at Rs 4 lakh plus GST each. [3] source: Business Today
In August 2026, ET Hospitality reported that Juniper Hotels will invest Rs 850 crore in a 550-key five-star hotel in Dwarka under a DDA licence deed, due by 2030. [2] source: ET Hospitality Business Today reported a ₹1,000 crore Grand Hyatt near Yashobhoomi in Dwarka under a DDA licence-fee model with a 55-year proposed licence period, and said DDA estimates over ₹6,000 crore revenue over the licence term. [4] source: Business Today
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In September 2026, DDA mandated structural safety audits within 3 months for older Delhi highrises of 15 metres or higher, including malls and cinema halls, built or sanctioned before March 21, 2001. Non-compliance can bring legal action, property restrictions and sealing. [1] source: ET Realty
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