With Delhi Lt Governor (LG) Vinai Kumar Saxena granting No Objection Certificate (NOC) for a land parcel, redevelopment of ISBT Sarai Kale Khan and its integration with the Rapid Rail Transit System (RRTS) network is expected to gather momentum.
Once redeveloped and integrated, Sarai Kale Khan would emerge as one of Delhi’s largest multi-modal transit hubs with ISBT, Delhi Metro, Indian Railway and the RRTS Network — all converging together and providing lakhs of commuters including inter-state passengers with seamless connectivity and enhanced amenities.
Giving details of the permission, Raj Niwas said on Monday a major hurdle in redevelopment of ISBT Sarai Kale Khan and its integration with the RRTS network has been removed with Saxena granting NOC to the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) for allotment of a DUSIB land parcel at Sarai Kale Khan.
This NOC pertains to a land parcel measuring 2.5 acres (10,430 square meters) from the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) for the project that apart from redevelopment of the ISBT, also entails creating associated passenger infrastructure and amenities.
The request for this land was made by the Delhi Transport Infrastructure Development Corporation (DTIDC) on 02.02.2024. Currently, the land is under the possession of DUSIB and has been confirmed to be free from encroachments, making it available for allotment. The DUSIB has also verified that there are no pending court cases or litigation concerning this land.
The DUSIB, the land owning agency, has submitted that three night shelters are, at present, existing on the said land parcel. These night shelters, as per a Supreme Court order dated 9-5-2023, cannot be removed without the court’s approval.
However, it has been agreed that DUSIB would approach the Supreme Court seeking its permission to shift the night shelters and the inmates to a nearby location. DTIDC has also confirmed that the proposed ISBT redevelopment works would also include creating permanent structures for the night shelters.
