Govt raises ground coverage, FAR in Delhi

Urban Development Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu has approved the Delhi Development Authority's proposal to enhance ground coverage and floor area ratio (FAR) in the national capital, a statement said on Wednesday.

"FAR in respect to plots of 750-1,000 square metres size has been enhanced from the present 150 per cent to 200 per cent while it has been increased from 120 per cent to 200 per cent for plots of 1,000 square metres and above," said the statement from the ministry.

Meanwhile, the ground coverage for plots of 750-1,000 square metres will remain at 50 per cent and for plots of 1,000 square metres and above, the coverage has been increased from 40 per cent to 50 per cent.