Lok Sabha passed the National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Bill of 2011

        The Lok Sabha on 12 December 2011 unanimously passed the National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (Special Provisions) Bill of 2011, which granted a three-year term extension to the Master Plan of Delhi (MPD). It is meant to ensure continued implementation of all the ongoing schemes for its betterment. The revised master plan of Delhi will have a long-term vision of 25 years to address the problems specially faced by the weaker sections of the society. The government intends to implement the second phase of the Jawaharlal Nehru Urban Renewal Mission after its current phase is over.

        The objective of the bill is to prevent sealing and demolition of unauthorised structures in Delhi till 31 December, 2014. It seeks to maintain the status quo regarding unauthorised colonies, which includes storages, warehouses, and godowns for farm produce, village abadis (settlements)and their extensions.Commercial establishments in rural areas and urbanised villages of Delhi are expected to get a reprieve after the proposed bill is enacted.