Draft Heritage Bye-Laws for Rakabwala Gumbad
Draft Heritage Bye-Laws for Rakabwala Gumbad
15-314/NMA/HBL-ZOZ4
Government of India
Ministry of Culture
National Monuments Authority
PUBLIC NOTICE
It is brought to the notice of public at large that the draft Heritage Bye-Laws of
Centrally Protected Monument "Tomb of Sheikh Kabir-ud-din also known as
Rakabwala Gumbad in field No. 84 min, situated at Sarai Shah 31 property of
Thoks Shahpur and Adchini, Malviya Nagar, South Delhi, Delhi" have been
prepared by the Competent Authority, as per Section 20(E) ofAncient Monuments and
Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958. In terms of Rule 1.8 (2) of National
Monuments Authority (Conditions of Service of Chairman and Members of the
Authority and Conduct of BusinessJ Rules, 2011, the above proposed Heritage Bye-
Laws are uploaded on the following websites for inviting obiections or suggestions
from the Public:
2. Any person having any objections or suggestions may send the same in writing to
Member Secretary, National Monuments Authority, 24, Tilak Marqlew Delhi- 110001
or mail at the email ID i.e. [email protected] latest byJr0ctober, 2O24. The
person making obiections or suggestion should also give their name, address and
mobile number.
The objections or suggestions which may be received from any person with respect to
the said draft bye-laws before the expiry of the period, so specified, shall be considered
by the National Monuments Authority.
CHAPTER I
Preliminary
(i) These bye-laws may be called the National Monument Authority Heritage bye-laws,
2023 of Protected Monument – “Tomb of Sheikh Kabirud-Din also known as
Rakabwala Gumbad in Field No. 84 min, situated at Sarai Shah 31 property of
Thoks Shahpur and Adchini, Malviya Nagar, South Delhi, Delhi
(ii) They shall extend to the entire Prohibited and Regulated Area of the Monuments.
(iii) The provisions of these bye-laws shall have effect notwithstanding anything
inconsistent therewith contained in any other bye-laws, whether made before or after
the commencement of these bye-laws, or in any instrument having effect by virtue of
any bye-laws It shall not be obligatory to carry out amendments in these bye-laws to
make them consistent with any other bye-laws.
(iv) They shall come into force with effect from the date of their publication.
1.2 Definitions:
1. In these bye-laws, unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions as given in
the Act or the rules made thereunder have been reproduced hereunder for the sake of
convenience:-
(a) “Ancient Monument” means any structure, erection or Monument, or any tumulus
or place or interment, or any cave, rock sculpture, inscription or monolith, which is
of historical, archaeological or artistic interest and which has been in existence for
not less than one hundred years, and includes:-
(i) the remains of an Ancient Monument,
(ii) the site of an Ancient Monument,
(iii) such portion of land adjoining the site of an Ancient Monument as may be
required for fencing or covering in or otherwise preserving such Monument,
and
(iv) the means of access to, and convenient inspection of an Ancient Monument;
(b) “archaeological site and remains” means any area which contains or is reasonably
believed to contain ruins or relics of historical or archaeological importance which
have been in existence for not less than one hundred years, and includes:
(i) such portion of land adjoining the area as may be required for fencing or
covering in or otherwise preserving it, and
(ii) the means of access to, and convenient inspection of the area;
(c) “Act” means the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act,
1958 (24 of 1958);
(d) “archaeological officer” means an officer of the Department of Archaeology of the
Government of India not lower in rank than Assistant Superintendent of
Archaeology;
(e) “Authority” means the National Monuments Authority constituted under Section
20 F of the Act;
(f) “competent authority” means an officer not below the rank of Director of
archaeology or Commissioner of archaeology of the Central or State Government
or equivalent rank, specified, by notification in the Official Gazette, as the
competent authority by the Central Government to perform functions under this
Act:
Provided that the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette,
specify different competent authorities for the purpose of section 20C, 20D and
20E;
(g) “construction” means any erection of a structure or a building, including any
addition or extension thereto either vertically or horizontally, but does not include
any re-construction, repair and renovation of an existing structure or building, or,
construction, maintenance and cleansing of drains and drainage works and of public
latrines, urinals and similar conveniences, or the construction and maintenance of
works meant for providing supply of water for public, or, the construction or
maintenance, extension, management for supply and distribution of electricity to
the public or provision for similar facilities for public;
(h) “Floor Area Ratio (FAR)” means the quotient obtained by dividing the total
covered area (plinth area) on all floors by the area of the plot;
FAR = Total covered area of all floors divided by plot area;
(i) “Government” means the Government of India;
(j) “maintain”, with its grammatical variations and cognate expressions, includes the
fencing, covering in, repairing, restoring and cleansing of a Protected Monument,
and the doing of any act which may be necessary for the purpose of preserving a
Protected Monument or of securing convenient access thereto;
2. The words and expressions used herein and not defined shall have the same meaning as
assigned in the Act or the rules made there under.
CHAPTER II
The Heritage Bye-Laws are intended to guide physical, social and economic interventions
within 300m in all directions of the Protected Monuments. The three hundred meters area
has been divided into two parts (i) the Prohibited Area, the area beginning at the limit of
the Protected Area or the Protected Monument and extending to a distance of one hundred
meters in all directions and (ii) the Regulated Area, the area beginning at the limit of the
Prohibited Area and extending to a distance of two hundred meters in all directions.
As per the provisions of the Act, no person shall undertake any construction or mining
operation in the Protected Area and Prohibited Area while permission for repair and
renovation of any building or structure, which existed in the Prohibited Area before 16
June, 1992, or which had been subsequently constructed with the approval of DG, ASI and;
permission for construction, re-construction, repair or renovation of any building or
structure in the Regulated Area, must be sought from the Competent Authority.
Section 20C of AMASR Act, 1958 specifies details of application for repair and renovation
in the Prohibited Area, or construction or re-construction or repair or renovation in the
Regulated Area as described below:
a) Any person, who owns any building or structure, which existed in a Prohibited Area
before 16th June, 1992, or, which had been subsequently constructed with the approval
of the Director-General and desires to carry out any repair or renovation of such
building or structure, may make an application to the Competent Authority for carrying
out such repair and renovation as the case may be.
b) Any person, who owns or possesses any building or structure or land in any Regulated
Area, and desires to carry out any construction or re-construction or repair or
renovation of such building or structure on such land, as the case may be, may make
an application to the Competent Authority for carrying out construction or re-
construction or repair or renovation as the case may be.
c) It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit all relevant information and abide by
the National Monuments Authority (Conditions of Service of Chairman and Members
of the Authority and Conduct of Business) Rules, 2011
CHAPTER III
Location and Setting of Protected Monument – “Tomb of Sheikh Kabirud-Din also known
as Rakabwala Gumbad”, Malviya Nagar, Delhi
1
The Monument has been listed as part of the Sheikh Sarai village in Archaeological Survey of India (1922) List of
Muhammadan and Hindu Monuments. Vol III. Delhi: Superintendent Government Printing, p.149-150.
Figure 1: Map showing the location and context of the Monument
Figure 2: Map showing the location nearby Protected Monuments (Source: Bhuvan).
The Monument is the tomb of Sheikh Kabir-ud-din Auliya who was a disciple of the Sufi
saint Hazrat Roshan Chiragh-e- Dilli (a disciple and later successor of the famous Sufi
saint Nizamuddin Auliya). Thus, Sheikh Kabir-ud-din was a Sufi saint of the Chishti
Order who lived during the reign of Tughlaq dynasty in Delhi and died during the final
years of the Tughlaq rule. The tomb is believed to have been constructed around 1397
CE2.
2
Archaeological Survey of India (1922) List of Muhammadan and Hindu Monuments. Vol III. Delhi:
Superintendent Government Printing, p.149.
3.1 Description of Monument (architectural features, elements, materials, etc.):
The Monument resembles the Tomb of Ghiyas-ud-din Tughlaq in design and appearance.
It is a square shaped tomb, measuring 45 X 45 feet externally and 29 X 29 feet internally.3
It stands on a medium-height plinth, which is built with Delhi Quartzite stone. The tomb
itself is built with Delhi Quartzite stone but clad with red sandstone in the exteriors. Walls
of the tomb taper upwards and culminate in a pronounced cornice, which is topped by
battlements on all sides. Except for the western wall, all other walls of the tomb have high
pointed arches in the centre, which are bordered by two bands of red sandstone with a
band of marble in the centre. While the arches on the northern and southern sides are
closed with red sandstone jalis, the one on the eastern side is fitted with a wooden door
to provide access to the Monument.
The tomb is topped by a pointed dome, which rests on an octagonal drum which in turn
is supported by arched pendentives resting on the walls. The dome is plastered and topped
with an amlaka and kalasa. On the western façade of the tomb, two triangular hooks are
present near the top of the wall which are believed to have been fixed by thieves who
stole the original gold finial. Thus, the Monument is called Rakabwala Gumbad, meaning
a tomb fitted with stirrups. The tomb houses eight graves, five of which are built in stone
and the remaining three in plaster.
The maintenance and preservation of the Protected Monument and its Protected
Area is the exclusive domain of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The
photographs depicting the present condition of the Protected Monument is
appended in Annexure VI.
On average, 10-20 visitors visit the Monument daily which mostly includes locals
and employees working in the nearby areas. The Monument is not usually visited
by tourists. During social gatherings, about 200-250 people gather in the grounds
of the Monument.
3
Archaeological Survey of India (2000) Report of A Tour In Eastern Rajputana in 1882-83. Vol XX. Reprint. New
Delhi: The Director General of Archaeological Survey of India, p. 148.
CHAPTER IV
The Monument comes under ‘Zone F’ as per Master Plan for Delhi 2021. Zonal
Development Plan 2001 (modified letter no. K 12011/23/2009/DDIB Dated 08-03-2010)
for Zone F may be referred in Annexure IV.
Information as per First Schedule, Rule 21(1)/ total station survey of the Prohibited and
the Regulated Areas on the basis of boundaries defined in Archaeological Survey of India
records.
5.1 Survey Plan of Tomb of Sheikh Kabirud-Din also known as Rakabwala Gumbad,
Delhi:
Survey Plan may be seen at Annexure-I.
A major part of the Prohibited Area is covered by the archaeological park that surrounds
the Monument. Spread over an area of approximately 2.75 acres and enclosed by a
boundary wall on all sides, the park contains 5 wall mosques, a gateway, and several
platforms and graves (see Image 04 to 09 in Annexure VI). Beyond the park, parts of
residential settlements of J. J. Camp and Sadhna Enclave, and commercial areas like
Panchsheel Rendezvous and Corner Market are present within the Prohibited Area, along
with two nurseries. Another park is present on the northern side of the archaeological
park which is densely covered with trees. Thus, a large part of the Prohibited Area is
covered by greenery and other open spaces (see Image 15 in Annexure VI). In terms of
density, Sadhna Enclave is a low-density residential colony having large plots and opulent
houses while J. J. Camp is a high-density slum with narrow lanes and poorly constructed
houses.
In addition to the J. J. Camp and Sadhna Enclave, other residential settlements present in
the Regulated Area are S-block of Panchsheel Park; A, B, C and P blocks of Malviya
Nagar and Gullak Wali Basti (a slum). Corner Market, B-block Market of Malviya Nagar
and several schools and religious institutions are also present within the Regulated Area.
Apart from these, several historic buildings are also located in the Regulated Area which
can be referred in 5.2.6.
5.2.2 Description of built-up area:
Prohibited Area:
North: Northern part of the archaeological park with Wall Mosque No. 2 and few graves
is present in this direction. Outside the archaeological park’s boundary, few structures
present in the premises of the adjacent nursery and park also fall within the Prohibited
Boundary, along with houses of the J. J. Camp. Facilities provided for the J. J. Camp like
Basti Vikas Kendra, public toilet and garbage dumpyard are also present in this direction.
East: Beside the gateway, wall mosques (no. 3, 4 and 5) and platforms present within the
archaeological park, and few houses of the Sadhna Enclave fall within the Prohibited
Boundary in this direction. Between the park and houses, a nursery is also present (see
Image 20 in Annexure VI).
South: Beyond the archaeological park, Panchsheel Rendezvous with multiple restaurants
and cafes within its premises, is present in this direction (see Image 21 in Annexure VI). A
historic gateway (probably part of an old sarai), which has been converted into a café, is
also present close to the Prohibited Boundary on the southwestern side. A part of the Corner
Market including Prachin Hanuman Mandir Sabha also fall within the Prohibited Boundary.
West: Wall Mosque No. 1 and Corner Market including supermarts, salons, spas, shops,
offices, cafes and wine shops are present in this direction (see Image 23 in Annexure VI).
Regulated Area:
North: Residences of the S-block of Panchsheel Park are present within the Regulated
Boundary on the northern side, along with Hamilton Lodge (on Shivalik road), Rainbows
Montessori School, an orthopedic clinic, local shopping centre, and few under construction
buildings. Office of the Maleria Vibhag of MCD is present within the Panchsheel Park
while an MCD primary school, a small temple and few grocery shops are present on the
northern side of the J. J. Camp. Three heritage buildings are present in this direction, namely
Kharbuje ka Gumbad (in the premises of Rainbows Montessori School), Tomb and
Baradari.
East: Residences of the Sadhna Enclave are present along with Dukh Bhanjan Gurudwara
and Manav Bharti India International School (see Image 24 in Annexure VI).
South: Corner Market, Gullak Wali Basti, and parts of the P, B and A blocks of Malviya
Nagar are present in this direction. Few restaurants and cafes are also present in the Corner
Market along with Prachin Hanuman Mandir Sabha. Gullak Wali Basti (see Image 29 in
Annexure VI), which is present between the Corner Market and Sadhna Enclave, has a
Hanuman Temple and Gullak Wali Masjid located within its boundaries.
Several administrative buildings are present in this direction, in the P and A blocks of
Malviya Nagar. These include Malviya Nagar Post Office, Delhi Jal Board Office, offices
of the Nirman Vibhag and Maintenance Department of MCD, Delhi State Legal Services
Authority and C & D Waste Collection Site. B-block Market and two temples are also
present along the Gitanjali Malviya Nagar Road.
West: Parts of the Sarai Shahji complex, C-block of Malviya Nagar and S-block of
Panchsheel Park fall under the Regulated Area on the western side. C-block is mainly a
residential colony (see Image 33 in Annexure VI), however, along the Basant Kaur Marg,
boutiques, salons, restaurants, cafes, banks, clinics, coaching institutes and convenience
stores are functional on the ground floor of the residences. DDA flats along with a small
market are present on the intersection of Shivalik Road and Basant Kaur Marg. In the Sarai
Shahji complex, many heritage buildings like Jamia Faridya and Jama Masjid, Masjid and
Khanquah Farid Bukhari and other ruins are present along with a madarsa and residential
quarters. Outside the complex, some temporary houses are also present (see Image 28 in
Annexure VI). On the southern side of the Shivalik road, ruins of an enclosure wall are
present in the Ratna Nursery. A Hanuman temple, S. L. House (a banquet hall), BSES
office, Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission, Delhi Jal Board Office, Arya Samaj
Mandir and Arya Public School are also present with the Regulated Area.
Prohibited Area:
North: The northern part of the archaeological park (within which the Monument is set),
a private nursery and park within S Block of Panchsheel Park constitute the green spaces
in this direction.
East: The archaeological park surrounding the Monument and its adjacent nursery
constitute the green spaces in this direction.
South: Only the archaeological park surrounding the Monument is the green space in this
direction.
West: Only the archaeological park surrounding the Monument is the green space in this
direction.
Regulated Area:
North: Panchsheel Park and park of Rainbows Montessori School constitute the green
spaces in this direction.
East: Park of Manav Bharti India International School and park within Sadhna Enclave
majorly contribute to the green spaces in this direction.
South: Parks are present along the southern side of the Maharishi Dayanand Marg and
within A, B, C and P blocks of Malviya Nagar.
West: Green area surrounding the Sarai Shahji Complex and small parks within the C
block of Malviya Nagar School constitute the green spaces in this direction.
In addition to green spaces, open spaces in all directions in the Prohibited and Regulated
Area comprise of the roads, sidewalks, parking space and other open spaces, both
softscape and hardscape (See Annexure VII (d)).
Circulation area includes roads like Shivalik Road, Basant Kaur Marg, Gitanjali Malviya
Nagar Road, Maharishi Dayanand Marg, footpaths along the roads and streets inside the
residential colonies.
The predominant building height ranges from G to G+2 in the Prohibited and Regulated
Area. Several single/double story residences are still intact in residential colonies but new
buildings being constructed are of G+4 height.
Heritage buildings/structures which are located within the park of the Monument are
the five Lodhi period wall mosques, the Tughlaq-period gateway (on the eastern side
of the complex) and several platforms and graves. Apart from these, a gateway and
remains of the enclosure walls of an unknown sarai, presently converted into a café in
the Panchsheel Rendezvous, also fall within the Prohibited Area.
Sarai Shahji, a Protected Monument, is located about 286m from the Monument,
towards West. Both the Monuments share parts of the Prohibited and Regulated Area
with each other. Within the Protected Boundary of Sarai Shahji complex, many heritage
buildings/structures are present such as Jama Masjid, Khanquah and Masjid of Farid
Bukhari, and several smaller tombs and mosques. Out of these, only the plinth and ruins
located in the open space outside the main complex and the tomb located inside the
Jama Masjid premises, fall within the Regulated Area of the Tomb of Sheikh Kabirud-
Din. Along the Shivalik road, within the premises of Ratna Nursery, remains of an old
enclosure walls are still present.
Tomb of Sheikh Alauddin along with two other tombs and a well are located in Sheikh
Sarai village, close to the Regulated Boundary on the western side. Many other
Monuments of the Tughlaq and Lodhi period like Begumpuri Mosque, Bijai Mandal,
Khirki Mosque, Yusuf Qattal’s tomb, Satpula and Tomb of Bahlol Lodhi are located at
a short distance from the Monument (refer Annexure VII (f)).
Public amenities like drinking water, parking, information counter, toilets, dustbins etc.
are not available at the Monument. Only a few benches are present within the site
premises.
The neighbourhood offers many healthcare, public-semipublic, and recreational facilities
like clinics, shopping complexes, banks, police stations, schools, taxi stand, garbage
dumpyards, bus stands, auto stands, parks, community centres, and government offices
etc. (see Annexure VII (g))
4
Archaeological Survey of India (1922) List of Muhammadan and Hindu Monuments. Vol III. Delhi:
Superintendent Government Printing, p.149.
5.2.8 Access to Monument:
Access to the Monument is directly through the Maharishi Dayanand Marg which is a
major local road in this area and further connects the Monument to the Shivalik Road and
Outer Ring Road. Hauz Khas Metro station (Magenta and Yellow Line) is located at a
distance of 1km from the Monument, on the Northwest side. Maharishi Dayanand Marg
bus stop is located just outside the western boundary of the Monument.
5.2.9 Infrastructure services (water supply, storm water drainage, sewage, solid waste
management, parking etc.):
Water supply (only for gardening purposes) is available on site. Facilities like toilets,
dustbins and drinking water (for tourists) are not available. There is no dedicated parking
space for the Monument or for the market and offices located opposite the Monument.
Thus, vehicles are generally parked along the boundary wall of the Monument, mostly in
front of the entrance gate (see Figure 35 in Annexure VI).
5.2.10 Proposed zoning of the area as per guidelines of the Local Bodies
The Monument comes under ‘Zone F’ as per Master Plan for Delhi 2021. Zonal
Development Plan 2001 (modified letter no. K 12011/23/2009/DDIB Dated 08-03-2010)
for Zone F may be referred in Annexure IV.
CHAPTER VI
6.3 Visibility from the Protected Monument or Area and visibility from Regulated
Area:
From the Monument and its surrounding park, unpleasant views of the unfinished facades
of the poorly-built houses of the J. J. Camp are visible on the northeastern side (see Figure
43 in Annexure VI). On the western side, the view of the shop signages, hawkers,
temporary food stalls and parked vehicles is also unsightly (see Figure 10 in Annexure
VI). In contrast, the view of the dense trees on the northern side is pleasant. On the
southern side, restaurants located in the Panchsheel Rendezvous are a pleasant sight, but
the view is disrupted by the unfinished facades, water tanks, air conditioners and
chimneys of the buildings of the Gullak Wali Basti and Corner Market and by a
telecommunication tower (see Figure 37 in Annexure VI).
The Monument is partially visible from the Prohibited Area; from the nurseries on the
northern and eastern sides, Maharishi Dayanand Marg on the western side, Panchsheel
Rendezvous on the southern side and from the terraces and balconies of houses located
in Sadhna Enclave and J. J. Camp. The views of the Monument from the Maharishi
Dayanand Marg are disturbed by the encroachment of the sidewalk by the hawkers and
the shelters of the migrants. The Monument is not visible from the Regulated Area.
Beside the park surrounding the Monument, a large green cover is present on the northern
side of the Monument which protects the Monument from environmental and noise
pollution. Trees are also planted along the boundary walls of the Monument that not only
enhance the ambiance of the place by providing a pleasant backdrop but also create an
essential visual barrier.
6.10 Skyline as visible from the Monument and from Regulated Areas:
The skyline is majorly dominated by trees when seen from the Monument. However,
in northeastern, eastern, southern and northwestern directions, the skyline is interrupted
by houses and the water tanks kept on the terraces. The Monument does not form part
of the skyline when viewed from the Regulated Area.
The Monument comes under ‘Zone F’ as per Master Plan for Delhi 2021. Zonal
Development Plan 2001 (modified letter no. K 12011/23/2009/DDIB Dated 08-03-2010)
for Zone F may be referred in Annexure IV. No specific development plan is available
for the immediate surroundings of the Monument.
6.13 Permissible Building related parameters:
Internal changes and adaptive reuse may be generally permitted. However, external
changes shall be subject to detailed scrutiny by the Competent Authority. Such changes
which include retrofitting/renovation may be permitted when the building is
structurally weak or unsafe or when it has been adversely impacted by any natural
calamity and renovation is absolutely necessary. Original building vocabulary and
layout along with built-open relationships are to be adhered to. General repair and
upkeep of buildings will be permissible, subject to prior permission from the
Competent Authority.
6.13.2 Reconstruction:
As per Section 20A(4) of the AMASR Act, 1958 as amended, no new construction
including carrying out any public work or project essential to the public or other
construction, shall be permitted within the Prohibited Area of the Protected Monument.
All development control norms and building regulations specified in the Master Plan
of Delhi 2021 and Zonal Development Plan for Zone F shall be applicable, however,
the height shall be restricted to 18m including mumty, parapet walls, water storage
tanks or any other vertical projection
1. Height of the new construction on the site (including mumty, parapet, water
storage tank, machine room, HVAC unit, solar panel, rain water harvesting
system, penthouse structures of terrace garden etc.) or any other services on the
roof:
Construction of the basement may not be permitted to mitigate any adverse impact on
the structural safety of the Monument.
2. Usage:
Residential land-use shall be followed and change in land-use shall not be permitted
under any circumstances.
Land pooling shall not be allowed to avoid the construction of high-rise buildings.
Construction of group housing shall not be permitted in the regulated area of the
monument.
3. Façade design:
The façade design of new construction must be minimalistic in nature, so that it does
not overpower the Monument and the overall heritage character of the surrounding area.
The façade design should be subtle, plastered and painted in earthy colours (white, grey,
beige, brown etc.).
4. Roof design:
5. Building material:
Consistency in building materials and colour along all street façades of the Monument
may be maintained. Modern building materials such as aluminium cladding, glass
bricks and any other synthetic tiles or materials should not be permitted for exterior
finishes. Traditional building materials such as brick and stone should be used.
6. Color:
The exterior colour should be of a neutral tone in harmony with the Protected
Monument such as buff sandstone colour, white, beige and other earthy colours which
do not create a harsh contrast with the Protected Monument and its immediate
surroundings.
7. Other Regulations:
Proposal for construction of any large-scale public infrastructure project like foot-over
bridges, flyover, multi-level parking, or any such project will be subject to a detailed
Heritage Impact Assessment report.
Visitor facilities and amenities such as illumination, clean and functioning toilets,
provision of clean drinking water, shade and benches for seating and proper signages
and information boards should be considered in the vicinity of the Protected Monument
as per feasibility.
CHAPTER VII
Competent Authority may also declare the other heritage buildings/structures present
within the park of the Monument as Protected Monuments to safeguard them. These
Monuments should also be preserved, structurally strengthened and maintained by the
Competent Authority.
On-duty guards and staff of the Competent Authority should not allow the locals and
employees of the nearby offices to play cricket within the premises to safeguard the
Monument and other heritage buildings.
On-duty guards and staff of the Competent Authority should also not allow the residents
of the J. J. Camp to jump over the boundary wall of the Monument and use the premises
as a throughfare.
On-duty guards and staff of the Competent Authority should also deny access to the locals
who consume alcohol and drugs on site.
Salvaged materials scattered on the site should be properly stacked at a suitable location
and saved from being used as a wicket for playing cricket.
Competent Authority should ensure regular cleaning and maintenance of the
archaeological park. Fallen leaves and garbage should not be burned on site (see Figure 40
in Annexure VI). Grass should be grown and maintained in the park.
More trees should be planted along the boundary wall of the Monument to create a visual
barrier between the Monument and the surrounding developments, specially to hide the
views of the buildings located in J. J. Camp, Gullak Wali Basti and Corner Market.
The Monument should be properly illuminated by the Competent Authority.
It is recommended to provide portable toilets and water coolers for the visitors on site.
Dumping of waste near the boundary walls of the Monument should be discouraged.
Extensive publicity programmes may be conducted to increase public awareness about the
historical and architectural significance of the Monument.
The master plan may show all Monuments of national importance, prohibited and regulated
areas.
Provisions for differently abled persons may be provided as per prescribed standards.
The area should be declared as Plastic and Polythene free zone.
National Disaster Management Guidelines for Cultural Heritage Sites and Precincts may
be referred at https://nidm.gov.in/PDF/pubs/NDMA/20.pdf
ANNEXURES
ANNEXURE- I
Survey Plan Tomb of Sheikh Kabirud-Din, Malviya Nagar, District South Delhi
ANNEXURE- II
Notification
ANNEXURE- III
Land-Use Plan, Zoning
ANNEXURE- IV
The largest govt. housing complex at R.K. Puram was developed at a comparatively low density. There
are several other govt. housing complexes viz., Moti Bagh, Nankpura, Nauroji Nagar, Andrews Ganj,
Sadiq Nagar, Pushp Vihar etc. Besides the govt. housing areas, there are other staff housing areas such
as Air India, Indian Air Lines, Reserve Bank of India, MMTC, STC, Delhi Govt., MCD and DDA.
These colonies were developed at a low density proposed for redensification of such pocket based on
a comprehensive urban design scheme and providing required facilities as per the prevailing norms.
Comprehensive schemes should be prepared by the concerned and using implementing agency for
redevelopment of old housing areas. No piecemeal approach without an urban design scheme is to be
adopted.
There are several large rehabilitation colonies developed by the Ministry of Rehabilitation to provide
accommodation for the displaced persons after the independence of the country. These include Lajpat
Nagar, Kalkaji, Amar Colony, Malviya Nagar etc. These have become very congested, mainly due to
non- residential activities in the residential premises. It is, therefore, necessary that for certain pockets
where there is a heavy congestion, urban renewal schemes be prepared and required infrastructure be
provided by the local body.
2.2.3 VILLAGES:
There are 36 villages in Zone ‘F’ (Refer Annexure ‘B’). The socio- economic changes in these villages
have been substantial. The redevelopment plans should ensure that the permissibility of mixed-use zoning
at property or within the premise level is compatible to the predominant residential areas. Village
Redevelopment Schemes must be prepared for villages for development and up gradation. The village
abadi shall be treated as ‘Special Area’ where Special Area Regulation of MPD-2021 shall be applicable.
The process for regularisation of unauthorised colonies is being coordinated by the Govt. of NCTD.
Regulations of unauthorised colonies is a continuing process and is subject to the Government guidelines
approved from time to time. The tentative list of the unauthorised colonies falling in Zone ‘F’ has been
annexed to this plan. As in the case of village abadis, the ‘land use’ of the finally approved unauthorised
colonies located in any use zone, at any point of time, within the boundaries specified by the competent
authority would be ‘Residential’ (Annexure ‘C’).
Ministry of Urban Development, Govt. of India and GNCTD vide notification dt. 7.9.2006,
14.9.2006, 15.9.2006 and 12.4.2007 have notified certain streets as mixed-use streets,
commercial stretches/streets and pedestrian shopping streets. List of the mixed-use streets
falling in Zone ‘F’ is at (Annexure ‘D).
The five-tier system of Commercial Areas as envisaged in MPD-2021 will accommodate required
shopping, commercial office and other service activities like cinema, hotel and restaurant and various
community services and facilities in an integrated manner. There are three District Centers, viz. Nehru
Place, Bhikaji Cama Place and Saket. Out of these two District Centers i.e. Nehru Place and Bhikaji Cama
Place which are already developed and one at Saket is at developing stage. Two non-hierachy Commercial
Centers were proposed in Zone – ‘F’. One at Khel Gaon Road in the vicinity of Siri Fort, the other at
Okhla, adjoining the proposed passenger terminal. However, only one NC was proposed near the
passenger terminal. The viability of the commercial center will depend upon the feasibility of the
proposed passenger terminal.
According to the Archeological Survey of India there are number of monuments in Delhi which have
been notified as protected. It is envisaged that the extent of areas of heritage and declared protected
monument under the ancient Monument and Archeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958, be reserved for
conservation for which conservation schemes may be prepared by the concerned organization/local
authority. Use of Heritage Building shall be put as per recommendation of the Heritage Conservation
Committee.
ANNEXURE- V
Building Height
ANNEXURE- VII (f)
Heritage Properties
ANNEXURE- VII (g)