District Magistrate (South-West) issued the orders in this regard.

According to the notification issued under the provisions of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, a total of 18 bigha of land in Palam village, falling under Dwarka sub-division in South-West Delhi, has been identified for acquisition.

The proposed acquisition includes privately owned agricultural land spread across multiple survey numbers. The land has been earmarked for the development of Dwarka Project Phase-I, which is aimed at strengthening urban infrastructure in the area.

A Social Impact Assessment (SIA) study for the project was conducted by the Indian Institute of Public Administration, and the report was submitted in October 2024. The assessment indicates that one landowner and 14 shop tenant families are likely to be affected by the acquisition.

The Additional District Magistrate, South-West District, has been appointed as the Administrator for carrying out rehabilitation and resettlement of the affected families, as per the provisions of the Act.

Following the notification, restrictions have been imposed on any sale, purchase, or transfer of the notified land without prior approval of the Collector. Government officials have also been authorised to enter and survey the land for project-related work.

Affected persons or stakeholders can file objections to the proposed acquisition within 60 days from the date of publication of the notification. Objections are to be submitted before the Collector, South-West District.

The notification has been issued by District Magistrate and Collector Mekala Chaitanya Prasad on behalf of the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi.

Officials stated that if the Delhi Government is satisfied that the land is required for the stated public purpose, a final notification for acquisition will be issued in due course.