LAL DORA: Need, Complexity and Benefits

The term Lal Dora was coined in the year 1908. In olden days, a Red thread was tied by the land revenue department around the extended part of the village defining the area for habitation or non-agricultural activities. This practise of distinguishing the agricultural and non-agricultural area using a Red thread was termed as Lal Dora.

Even though the practise vanished long back, the term exists. Lal dora today consists of all those areas that were absorbed in it while the Capital was expanding its boundaries. These areas include Munirka, Khirki, Hauz Khas, Sant Nagar, Chawala, Mahipalpur, Mehrauli, Dhansa, Najafgarh etc.

The capital has been a favorite spot to settle and invest in by the people from all round the country. According to the Census 2001 around 2.59 lakhs people migrate to Delhi each year. When Capital started to expand its boundaries, there were places which started to transform into the prime locations of the city. But, development of these places within the capital was not planned as a result a haphazard development started taking place around the city. This happened because Lal Dora was exempted from the by-laws and other rules of building, making people extend their lands the way it pleased them. The research shows that by the year 2021 around 230 lakh would be the population of Delhi. Such a large increase in population also increases the demand of housing land, resources and facilities. This is what made DDA to approve Lal Dora extension after 23 long years.

According to the experts middle-income group would rule the population of the Capital, requiring good number of affordable housing options. Lal Dora in such a situation is a boon to the people. While, the prices of property is shooting up in Delhi, we have Lal Dora land area options which due to lack of hard rules, laws and regulations provide cheaper and good living options that too in the Capital city-Delhi. People can either invest or build their own homes on the small land holdings. Great connectivity, low prices and all the necessary amenities is what DDA current amendment will help these areas to achieve.

Talking about the complexity, over population, unemployment and cheap rentals are the driving forces behind the rampant illegal construction in Lal Dora areas. Development of slums is another major issues being faced by these areas.

With all the pros and cons of Lal Dora areas, we can just hope that DDA's policies bring some significant change in the current scenario as Lal Dora areas with all the benefits can prove to be a big reason behind Delhi's development and growth.

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