Revised Policy and Procedure for Grant of Permission and Regularisation of Additions/Alterations in DDA Flats
Computer No. 16584
No.: F/1/0177/2021/CORD/-Housing (Coordn.)/4142
Date: 30.06.2026
CIRCULAR
Sub: Revised Policy & Procedure for Permission and Regularisation of Additions/Alterations in DDA Fiats.
This has a reference to the policy governing procedure of additions and alterations in DDA flats. The said policy has been rationalised in consultation with the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, and necessary changes have been made. The revised policy for permission and regularisation of additions/alterations in DDA flats, as approved by the Ministry, is hereby enclosed.
2. This issues in supersession/partial modification of earlier circulars issued on the subject, to the extent they are inconsistent with the revised policy.
3. All concerned Wings/Departments of DDA, including Housing, and Engineering, shall ensure strict compliance and implementation of the revised provisions.
4. All cases shall be processed in accordance with the revised policy, subject to fulfilment of prescribed conditions.
This issues with the approval of the Vice Chairman, DDA.
Encl: As above
(चिन्मयी चक्रवर्ती)
उप निदेशक, आवास (समन्वय)
Copy to:
1. Spl. Secy. to Lt. Governor, Delhi
2. Commissioner, MCD
3. Pr. Commissioner (Housing)
4. Chief Architect, ODA
5. OSD to VG/Commissioner (Housing), DOA
6. All the Chief Engineers, ODA
7. Financial Advisor (Housing)
8. Directors (Housing) – I, II & Ill
9. Director (Building)
10. SLO (Housing)
11. All Deputy Directors (Housing)
12. Deputy Director (Systems) with the request to kindly upload on the DDA website.
REVISED POLICY & PROCEDURE FOR PERMISSION AND REGULARISATION OF ADDITION/(S)/ ALTERATION/(S) IN DOA FLATS.
Part A: BACKGROUND
The Ministry of Urban Development and Poverty Alleviation now renamed/known as Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India has allowed certain addition(s)/alteration(s) in DOA flats. These are applicable to all flats built and allotted by DOA irrespective of whether these are located in notified and de-notified areas. The addition/alteration(s) allowed are categorized in three categories:
l. Category – I: Permitted without Intimation/Permission: These are minor addition/alteration(s) which do not require structural changes and can be carried out by the owner(s) without any intimation/permission of DDA/MCD.
2. Category – II: Permitted with Intimation/Permission: These addition/ alteration(s) are of major nature which may require structural modification, changes in the service lines and additional coverage.
3. Category- III: Additional Coverage Permitted with Prior Permission only
The details of all the categories of addition/alteration(s) which have been approved by MoHUA are given below:
Part B: PROVISIONS IN THE POLICY
CATEGORY – I PERMIITED WITHOUT INTIMATION I PERMISSION: The
following additions/alteration(s) are permitted without intimation/permission:
1. Grills and glazing in verandah with proper fixing arrangement.
2. Raising height of front and rear courtyard wall upto 7′ height by putting up jali/fencing.
3. Providing door in front and rear courtyard, wherever not provided I change in location of door is allowed without hampering the common circulation.
4. Sunshade projection (max 2’6″ wide) wherever not provided, is allowed on the walls facing courtyard of the concerned block, over existing doors and windows with standard construction and structural details.
5. Closing the door without hampering the common circulation.
6. Raising the wall of balcony/terrace parapet with grill or glazing upto 5′ height.
7. To put additional PVC water tank at ground floor area without hampering the common circulation.
8. To provide an additional PVC water tank on the slab of scooter/car garage (as per ownership) ensuring structural stability/feasibility w.r.t. existing structure.
9. To provide Loft ensuring structural safety w.r.t. existing structure.
10. To change the flooring with the provision of water proofing treatment in wet areas.
11. To remove half (4Y2) brick wall.
12. To make a ramp for accessibility, at front gate without disturbing the common circulation/ passage I storm water drain.
13. To make an opening for exhaust fan or window AC as per standard size of window AC unit or fresh air exhaust without hindering the common circulation and fire tender movement.
14. Converting of window into a cupboard subject to availability of light and ventilation as per UBBL-2016 provided that no structural elements are disturbed and there is no projection extending beyond the external wall.
15. Shifting of water storage tank/raising of parapet wall upto 5′ height and putting additional water storage tank. Wherever the existing water storage tank capacity is less than 500 ltrs in a flat, the existing water storage tank can either be replaced by a 500 ltrs tank or if possible, the additional tank can be added so as to make the total storage capacity upto 550 ltrs. However, such replacement/provision of additional tank will be done only on the locations specified for such tanks and the supporting beams to act as frame work and transfer load on columns or load bearing walls with no direct load to be put on slab. Parapet wall around terrace can be increased to a height of 5′.
16. The provision of EV charging, shall be availed as per the guidelines and standards vide EV policy (notified by Ministry of Power/GOI, notification no.12/02/2018-EV), in the designated parking as per approved layout plan.
CATEGORY- II: ADDITION(S)/ALTERATION(S) PERMITTED WITH INTIMATION/
PERMISSION: The following additions/alteration(s) may be carried out with intimation/permission of the concerned agency i.e. DDA/MCD, as per the prescribed procedure:
1. Open terrace available as per approved architectural drawing by DDA, can be covered with sloping roofs upto floor level of upper floor as temporary structure with light weight roofing material ensuring structural safety and the same can be enclosed with glazing. •
(Only Intimation is sufficient)
2. Sunshade projection (max 2′ wide) wherever not provided, is allowed on the external walls of the concerned block abutting internal streets/lanes of the housing LOP over existing doors and windows with standard construction and structural details without hindering the common circulation & fire tender movement.
(Permission needed)
3. Interchange the position of kitchen, bathroom & WC/toilet subject to:
- Proper provision of plumbing system, with direct connection to existing plumbing vertical stack and internal and external drainage, sewage & water supply system without hindering the existing services.
- permission from IGL in case of already existing PNG line.
- Mandatory compliance of Part-C and Part-D of Policy.
In such cases, the owner/owners of the concerned uniUunits shall have to apply individually/jointly to the concerned sanctioning authority along with the NOC from all the owners of the concerned vertical block.
(Permission needed)
4. Wherever the existing common staircase is not directly reaching terrace level (roof of top floor), extension of the existing common staircase to the terrace level (roof of top floor) is allowed along with provision of mumty, subject to:
- ensuring structural safety and feasibility w.r.t. existing structure. Fire safety measures also need to be ensured.
- no hindrance in common circulation.
- ensuring safety measures to all (100%) residents during course of construction.
- right to access of the extended staircase to all the residents/owners of the concerned block.
- Clearance from AAI is required for areas falling in the air funnel and its vicinity, as per AAI norms, as there may be change in the building height due to the construction of mumty.
- Mandatory compliance of Part-C and Part-D of Policy. To avail this provision:
- Either the RWA of the concerned housing schemes can apply directly to the sanctioning authority, OR
- Minimum 75% of the owners/residents of the concerned block shall apply jointly to the concerned sanctioning authority.
(Permission needed)
5. Removal of original structure and reconstruction with approval and sanctioning from concerned sanctioning authority. This is applicable in case of single storied and duplex built up flats having single tenement use subject to:
- No change in development control norms (ground coverage, FAR, height, basement),
- Elevational controls in conjunction and harmony with surrounding structure,
- Number of floors and dwelling units, type (single storied or duplex flat) and building line to be as per earlier approved and allotted by DOA along with adhering to LOP of Pocket.
- Structural safety and feasibility w.r.t. existing adjoining structure/building to be ensured.
- Mandatory compliance of Part-C and Part-D of Policy.
(Permission needed)
6. Installation of Solar Panel for domestic use is allowed, subject to:
- Provisions in UBBL-2016 and guidelines vide GOl/MNRE office order no. 318/331/2017.
To avail this provision:
- Either the RWA of the concerned housing schemes can apply directly to the sanctioning authority, OR
- Minimum 75% of the owners/residents of the concerned block/blocks shall apply jointly to the concerned sanctioning authority.
In above cases, the above provision is allowed subject to:
- Ensuring structural stability and feasibility with no hindrance in common circulation and existing services.
- Mandatory compliance of Part-C of Policy.
(Permission needed)
CATEGORY-Ill: ADDITIONAL COVERAGE PERMITTED WITH PRIOR PERMISSION ONLY
1. Covering of courtyard (upto floor level of first floor as permanent structure) is allowed subject to:
- No hindrance in common circulation and existing services.
- Adhering to the approved Layout Plan of Pocket by DOA
- Mandatory compliance of Part-C and Part-0 of Policy.
2. In two, three or four storied flats the owners at upper floors shall have the right to construct the area available as a result of coverage of courtyard/resultant terrace of floor below as permanent structure subject to:
- No hindrance in common circulation and existing services.
- Adhering to the approved Layout Plan of Pocket by DOA
- Mandatory compliance of Part-C and Part-0 of Policy.
3. Construction of bath room and WC in the rear courtyard subject to:
- Proper provision of plumbing system, with direct connection to existing internal and external drainage, sewage & water supply system without disturbing the existing services.
- Mandatory compliance of Part-C & Part-D (excluding 1.4 from Para-1 and 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 & 3.6 from Para-3) of Policy
NOTE: All the provisions made in the policy are applicable for upto G+4 storeyed structures. In case of ODA multi storey housing, the addition & alteration shall be allowed only in respect of Para-6, 9, 10, 11, 16 of Category-I & Para-6 of Category-II……………………………..Click here read more.
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