DDA gets tougher on misuse of residential flats

New Delhi, June 19 (UNI) The Delhi Development Authority has decided to impose hefty penalties on people misusing DDA flats allotted in different categories under various schemes across the national capital.

It would levy misuse charges if an establishment is used for purposes other than residence or what it was allotted for. The misuse charge would be applicable to Janata and Low Income Group/Middle Income Group/High Income Group/Self Financing Scheme flats, car garages and scooter garages, and servant quarters, a statement said today.

Charges would vary according to area, with the maximum in South and Central Delhi and Dwarka; followed by North, East, West and Rohini, while Narela fell in the last category.

If the flat hsd been cancelled due to misuse, the restoration charges would be recovered in addition to misuse charges.

In case the flat has been cancelled for unauthorised construction for residential use, then higher restoration charges (double than that for misuse) would be recovered.

If the flat has not been cancelled but there has been encroachment on public land, damages would be recovered equivalent to the amount of restoration charges as in the case of unauthorised construction.

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