DDA orders structural audits for older Delhi malls, cinemas and highrises
Delhi Development Authority has given owners of buildings 15 metres or taller, sanctioned or built before March 21, 2001, three months to complete structural safety audits. The order covers malls and cinema halls with high public footfall; non-compliance may invite legal action, property restrictions or sealing.
What happened
Delhi Development Authority (DDA) · DDA has mandated structural safety audits within three months for older Delhi highrises, including malls and cinema halls
Key facts
- 3-month compliance deadline
- 15 metres or higher
- Buildings sanctioned or constructed before March 21, 2001
- Prior order issued in July 2020
Why this matters
Acquirers and partners should add structural-audit status, remediation liabilities and sealing exposure to diligence for older Delhi malls, cinemas and mixed-use retail properties.