If you have been looking at plots in Palwal, you have probably seen "DDJAY approved" on many projects. DDJAY stands for Deen Dayal Jan Awas Yojana, Haryana's affordable plotted housing policy. Here is what it means for you as a buyer.
What is DDJAY?
The Haryana government notified DDJAY in 2016 as its Affordable Plotted Housing Policy. The aim is to give more families access to licensed, planned plots in the state's low and medium potential towns, so that they do not have to turn to unapproved colonies.
To keep prices within reach, the policy reduces some of the charges a developer pays to the state, and it caps the size of each plot.
Key rules of the scheme
- Plot size: a plot can be at most 150 sq m, which is about 179 sq yd.
- Where it applies: residential zones in the development plans of low and medium potential towns, such as Palwal.
- Licence: every DDJAY colony is licensed by the Department of Town and Country Planning, Haryana, which approves its layout, roads, parks and services.
- Time limit: the developer has to complete the colony within 7 years of getting the licence (5 years, plus up to 2 more).
- Building on the plot: when the policy was notified, it allowed a floor area ratio of up to 2 and ground coverage of up to 65%. Building rules are revised from time to time, so confirm what is allowed on your plot before you plan your house.
DDJAY near Faridabad
According to a report in The Tribune, the Town and Country Planning Department has stopped the scheme in the 2031 development plans of Gurugram-Manesar and Faridabad. That makes Palwal, just south of Faridabad, one of the closest places to buy a DDJAY plot.
How to check a DDJAY project
- Ask for the DTCP licence number and check it on the Town and Country Planning Department's website.
- Find the project on the Haryana RERA website, and check that the developer's name, the project area and the licence number match the licence.
- See the approved layout plan and find your plot on it.
- Visit the site and look at the entry road, the internal roads, the parks, the drainage and the power lines.
Our guide to the documents to check before buying a plot in Haryana covers this in more detail.
Lavender Greens: DDJAY plots in Sector 5, Palwal
Lavender Greens is our DDJAY-approved plotted township in Sector 5, Palwal, with plots from 81 to 179 sq yd. It has:
- a 66-ft entry road and a planned network of internal roads
- green parks, an open gym and drip and sprinkler irrigation
- a commercial area for daily needs inside the township
- a gated, secured boundary
The township is close to the Peripheral (KMP) Expressway and to Alhapur, one of the stations proposed for the planned Ballabhgarh–Palwal metro extension.
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum plot size under DDJAY?
150 sq m, which is about 179 sq yd.
Is a DDJAY plot safe to buy?
A DDJAY colony is licensed by the state, so its layout, roads and services are approved. As with any plot, check the licence, the RERA registration and the land records before you pay.
When can I build my house?
You can build after you get possession of the plot and your building plan is approved. Ask the developer for the expected possession date before you book.
New to Palwal? Read our guide to buying a plot in Palwal. To see plots at Lavender Greens, contact us or call 0129-4873691.