RTI Applications to Seek Information on FAR Construction in Delhi

Delhi Development Authority (DDA), which is among the most corrupt departments of India. Photo: Rakesh Raman / RMN News Service
Delhi Development Authority (DDA), which is among the most corrupt departments of India. Photo: Rakesh Raman / RMN News Service

RTI Applications to Seek Information on FAR Construction in Delhi

I sent the following RTI applications to different offices to get information on floor area ratio (FAR) construction in Delhi.

To                                                                                                                                          April 4, 2024

The Public Information Officer (PIO)
Delhi Fire Service (DFS), Delhi Government

Subject: RTI Application to Seek Information under the Right to Information Act 2005

Name of the Applicant: Rakesh Raman

Dear PIO,

Please provide me with the following information under the RTI Act:

  1. List of Cooperative Group Housing Societies of Delhi including Dwarka where DFS has granted approval for Floor Area Ratio (FAR)* construction during 2018 to 2024.
  2. List of Cooperative Group Housing Societies of Delhi including Dwarka from where residents have complained against Floor Area Ratio (FAR) construction to DFS during 2018 to 2024 and the action taken by DFS on residents’ complaints.

*Floor Area Ratio (FAR) or extended construction to add more rooms, balconies, etc. in occupied housing societies of Delhi. You can click here to watch a video and click here to read a report on FAR construction.

If the information sought above is not available in your office, please forward my application to the concerned public information authority to seek information and provide it to me through your office. 


To                                                                                                                                          April 2, 2024

The Public Information Officer (PIO)
Delhi Police

Subject: RTI Application to Seek Information under the Right to Information Act 2005

Name of the Applicant: Rakesh Raman

Dear PIO at Delhi Police,

Please provide me with the following information under the RTI Act:

  1. List of Cooperative Group Housing Societies of Delhi including Dwarka where Floor Area Ratio (FAR)* construction is happening.
  2. List of Cooperative Group Housing Societies of Delhi including Dwarka where Floor Area Ratio (FAR) construction has caused accidents including construction-related deaths during 2018 to 2024.
  3. List of Cooperative Group Housing Societies of Delhi including Dwarka from where residents have complained against Floor Area Ratio (FAR) construction during 2018 to 2024 and the action taken by Delhi Police on residents’ complaints.

*Floor Area Ratio (FAR) or extended construction to add more rooms, balconies, etc. in occupied housing societies of Delhi. You can click here to watch a video and click here to read a report on FAR construction.

If the information sought above is not available in your office, please forward my application to the concerned public information authority to seek information and provide it to me. 


To                                                                                                                                                   April 2, 2024

The Public Information Officer (PIO)
Registrar Cooperative Societies (RCS), Delhi Government
Old Court Building, Parliament Street, New Delhi 110 001

Subject: RTI Application to Seek Information under the Right to Information Act 2005

Name of the Applicant: Rakesh Raman

Dear PIO at RCS Office,

Please provide me with the following information under the RTI Act:

  1. List of Cooperative Group Housing Societies of Delhi including Dwarka where Floor Area Ratio (FAR)* construction is happening.
  2. List of Cooperative Group Housing Societies of Delhi including Dwarka where Floor Area Ratio (FAR) construction has caused accidents including construction-related deaths during 2018 to 2024.
  3. List of Cooperative Group Housing Societies of Delhi including Dwarka from where residents have complained against Floor Area Ratio (FAR) construction during 2018 to 2024 and the action taken by the RCS office on residents’ complaints.

*Floor Area Ratio (FAR) or extended construction to add more rooms, balconies, etc. in occupied housing societies of Delhi. You can click here to watch a video and click here to read a report on FAR construction.

If the information sought above is not available in your office, please forward my application to the concerned public information authority to seek information and provide it to me.


To                                                                                                                                                    March 27, 2024

The Public Information Officer (PIO)
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India / DDA

Subject: RTI Application to Seek Information under the Right to Information Act 2005

Name of the Applicant: Rakesh Raman

Dear PIO at MoHUA / Delhi Development Authority (DDA),

Please provide me with the following information under the RTI Act:

  1. List of government departments which allow Floor Area Ratio (FAR)* construction in Cooperative Group Housing Societies of Delhi including Dwarka.
  2. List of Cooperative Group Housing Societies of Delhi including Dwarka where Floor Area Ratio (FAR) construction has been approved / sanctioned during 2018 to 2024.
  3. List of Cooperative Group Housing Societies of Delhi including Dwarka where Floor Area Ratio (FAR) construction has been stopped during 2018 to 2024 with reasons for stoppage.
  4. List of Cooperative Group Housing Societies of Delhi including Dwarka whose proposals for Floor Area Ratio (FAR) construction are currently pending.
  5. List of Cooperative Group Housing Societies of Delhi including Dwarka where Floor Area Ratio (FAR) construction is currently happening.
  6. List of Cooperative Group Housing Societies of Delhi including Dwarka where Floor Area Ratio (FAR) construction has caused accidents including construction-related deaths during 2018 to 2024.
  7. List of Cooperative Group Housing Societies of Delhi including Dwarka from where residents have complained against Floor Area Ratio (FAR) construction during 2018 to 2024.
  8. Names and designations of government officials against whom action has been or being taken for lapses in approvals for Floor Area Ratio (FAR) construction in Cooperative Group Housing Societies of Delhi including Dwarka.
  9. Names and addresses of construction companies, architecture firms, design companies, etc. which are involved in more than 5 (five) Floor Area Ratio (FAR) construction projects in Cooperative Group Housing Societies of Delhi including Dwarka.
  10. The process to grant completion certificate to Cooperative Group Housing Societies of Delhi including Dwarka which have completed Floor Area Ratio (FAR) construction.
  11. The government website address where all the information related to Floor Area Ratio (FAR) construction in Delhi is available publicly.

*Floor Area Ratio (FAR) or extended construction to add more rooms, balconies, etc. in occupied housing societies of Delhi. You can click here to watch a video and click here to read a report on FAR construction.

If the information sought above is not available in your office, please forward my application to the concerned public information authority to seek information and provide it to me. 

[ अपनी हाउसिंग सोसाइटियों में एफएआर FAR निर्माण और प्रदूषण को कैसे रोकें ]

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