Installing lifts become easier at DDA blocks
Installing lifts at DDA apartment blocks in the capital is set to become easier with the Authority scrapping a clause requiring an affidavit stating that no modifications have been made to the building’s terrace.
The affidavit was the biggest impediment in applications for installing lifts. Over the last few months, several residents and RWAs have written to the urban development ministry seeking scrapping of the clause. The policy on lifts, which has been revised several times, was last amended on September 1. In March, Delhi Development Authority had also made it mandatory for residents to get an NOC from residents of the building’s ground-floor flat while installing lifts. However, due to a poor response from residents, this clause was later scrapped. A 21-day deadline for processing applications for lifts was also put in place.
Another reason why the authority decided to do away with the clause is because DDA doesn’t use of lifts till the terrace, so having a restriction based on modifications to the terrace didn’t make sense.
DDA officials said they have received 56 applications since the policy was amended. Three of these have already been sanctioned and other applications are being considered.
Source: The Times of India
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