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Delhi PWD to transfer 24 acres of land to DMRC for rail depot construction
The Public Works Department approved the transfer of 24 acres of land in Majlis Park to DMRC for a Phase-IV metro depot. The land is valued at provisional rates around ₹239 crore, with a requirement for DMRC to furnish an undertaking and deposit the specified amount before formal transfer. The land cost may be revised if DDA or MoHUA updates rates, with DMRC liable for any differential.
Why It Matters
This land transfer is a key step in the Phase-IV expansion of Delhi Metro, linking land acquisition, financial commitments, and contractual conditions that affect depot construction timelines.
Timeline
9 Events
Depot at Majlis Park part of Phase-IV expansion
May 12, 2026
The proposed depot at Majlis Park is part of the ongoing Phase-IV expansion of the Delhi Metro network.
DMRC liable for differential if land rates revise
May 12, 2026
In the event of revision or updation of land rates by DDA and/or MoHUA at any stage, whether before or after handing over possession, DMRC Ltd shall be liable to pay the differential amount.
Land cost provisional; may be revised
May 12, 2026
The communication stated that the land cost indicated in the approval is based on provisional DDA rates and may be revised later.
Work on depot allowed only after undertaking and payment
May 12, 2026
According to the communication, all work related to the proposed depot will be allowed only after the undertaking is furnished and payment is realised by the department.
DMRC directed to deposit amount before formal transfer
May 12, 2026
The DMRC has been directed to deposit ₹238.71 crore to the PWD before formal permission for the transfer is issued.
DMRC required to submit undertaking for land transfer
May 12, 2026
The PWD asked the DMRC to submit an undertaking through an authorised signatory accepting the terms and conditions laid down for the land transfer.
Land area and pocket valuations specified
May 12, 2026
The 24 acres comprise 14.31 acres under Pocket H2 valued at ₹14,233.16 lakh, while 9.69 acres under Pocket H2 are assessed at ₹9,637.96 lakh.
Competent authority clears land transfer near Mukundpur depot
May 12, 2026
The PWD informed the DMRC that the competent authority has cleared the transfer of the land located near the existing depot at Mukundpur.
PWD approves transfer of 24 acres to DMRC for Majlis Park depot (Phase-IV)
May 12, 2026
The Public Works Department approved the transfer of 24 acres of land in Majlis Park to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation for constructing a metro rail depot under Phase-IV of the Mass Rapid Transit System project. The land is located near the existing depot at Mukundpur and has been valued at around ₹239 crore under provisional DDA rates for 2022-24. Of the 24 acres, 14.31 acres are under Pocket H2 valued at ₹14,233.16 lakh and 9.69 acres are under Pocket H2 valued at ₹9,637.96 lakh.