The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has notified amendments in the Delhi’s Master Plan which will allow shop-cum-residence complexes to continue with activities permissible in a local shopping centre.

The amendments also include having a uniform floor-area ratio (FAR) for shop-cum-residence plots and complexes at par with residential plots. The upper floors can be converted to commercial use after paying the applicable charges.

The basement shall be permitted in shop-cum-residence plots and complexes, subject to relevant provisions under mixed use regulations.

Activities which are non-polluting, non-hazardous and not prohibited by law in residential areas shall be permitted.

Talking to AIR, Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri said, the move will provide relief to the people from the sealing drive.