The Impressive TimesNew Delhi, 12 June – The second Council meeting of the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) was held today under the chairmanship of Council Member and Delhi PWD Minister Shri Parvesh Sahib Singh. The meeting addressed several crucial proposals related to infrastructure development, employee welfare, and healthcare services in the NDMC area, all of which were approved by the Council.
A major welfare decision was taken regarding regularisation of Type-I and Type-II municipal quarters allotted in the name of the spouse or ward of former NDMC employees. These provisions apply to cases where the original allottee has retired or passed away, and the spouse or ward is a regular NDMC employee—even if the application was submitted after the permissible time period. The Council approved a one-time policy relaxation, including waiver of pending dues for such applicants.
Chairman Shri Parvesh Sahib Singh announced that penalties imposed on occupants residing for more than two years beyond permissible limits will also be waived. Citing one case where a family had a penalty of ₹24 lakh, he confirmed that the full amount has been waived off.
PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh described this decision as a “just reward for service and dignity,” stating:
“This is not just about housing regularisation; it is about honouring families who served NDMC for years. It is our responsibility to stand by them.”
He further informed that in cases where judicial proceedings are pending in courts, NDMC will move towards withdrawal of those cases.
The Council also approved the replacement of outdated 33 kV cables/feeders/interconnectors under Scheme-33 kV Division. These old cables have outlived their useful life and have been causing recurring faults. PWD Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh directed that all cables over 35 years old must be replaced to improve electrical reliability.
In a historic welfare decision, the Council approved the Hospital Patient Care Allowance (HPCA) for healthcare workers and conveyance allowance for doctors working in NDMC hospitals, dispensaries, and health/malaria departments. These benefits will be provided with retrospective effect from 1 July 2017.
A resolution was also passed to grant conveyance allowances to specialist and general duty medical officers serving in NDMC hospitals and dispensaries.
This long-pending demand, now fulfilled, reflects NDMC’s commitment to acknowledging the dedicated service of frontline health workers.
To enhance stormwater drainage and prevent urban flooding, NDMC maintains an extensive network of stormwater drains, manholes, bell mouths, and gully traps. To strengthen this system, the Council approved a proposal to purchase hydraulic high-pressure jetting-cum-grabbing-cum-rodding machines for improving drainage line maintenance. A preliminary estimate of ₹5.20 crore has been approved for procurement through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal.
Out of 20,709 water connections in the NDMC area, 5,397 old/faulty mechanical meters have already been identified and are being replaced with smart meters. This process is currently at the tendering stage with an estimated cost of ₹13.98 crore.
The Council has now approved the replacement of the remaining 15,312 mechanical meters with smart water meters—marking a significant move toward efficient water usage and billing.
Concluding the meeting, PWD Minister and NDMC Chairman Shri Parvesh Sahib Singh said:
“We are not here just to pass proposals, but to assure NDMC employees and city residents that their welfare is our top priority. Every decision we make is guided not just by development, but by respect and responsibility
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