Is DDA a Central Government or Delhi State body for RTI purposes?

DDA (Delhi Development Authority) is a Central Government statutory body under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, established under the Delhi Development Act, 1957. For RTI purposes, it is a central public authority. File your RTI at rtionline.gov.in under Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs → Delhi Development Authority. The second appeal goes to the Central Information Commission (CIC), not the Delhi Information Commission.

I was not selected in the DDA Housing Scheme draw of lots. Can RTI explain the result?

Yes. You can file an RTI asking for the total number of applications in your category, the total flats available, how the draw was conducted, and the registration number range of selected candidates. DDA typically publishes draw results on its website, but RTI can get you the underlying data — total applicants, vacancy count, and selection methodology — which is not always publicly available.

DDA allotted me a flat but hasn't given possession for years. What can RTI do?

File an RTI asking for the specific reason for the possession delay, whether the flat has a completion certificate from the local body, any pending legal encumbrances, and the expected possession date. Common reasons for DDA possession delays include absence of occupancy/completion certificate, litigation, or incomplete amenities. The RTI response gives you documented grounds to escalate to DDA's Grievance Cell or approach the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC).

I cancelled my DDA flat allotment. My registration refund is still pending. Can I use RTI?

Yes. File an RTI asking for the date your cancellation and refund request was received, the current status of the refund, and the mode and reference number of payment if already processed. Also ask for the name of the officer handling your case. DDA refund delays are common and RTI typically accelerates the process by creating an official record.

What if DDA does not respond to my RTI within 30 days?

File a First Appeal under Section 19(1) of the RTI Act with the First Appellate Authority (FAA) at DDA within 30 days of the date of the decision or the expiry of the 30-day response period, whichever is applicable. If the FAA's response is absent or unsatisfactory, file a Second Appeal with the Central Information Commission (CIC) under Section 19(3) within 90 days. Note: Second Appeal for DDA goes to the CIC, not the Delhi Information Commission, because DDA is a Central Government body.

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How to File RTI with DDA for Housing Scheme, Flat Allotment and Possession

Step-by-step guide to file an RTI application with the Delhi Development Authority for DDA housing scheme flat allotment status, draw of lots results, possession delays, and refund of registration amount. Includes a ready-to-use sample RTI draft.

Updated 24 May 2026

Quick Facts

MinistryMinistry of Housing and Urban Affairs

Address RTI ToCPIO, Delhi Development Authority

Application Fee₹10 under RTI (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005. Free for BPL cardholders.

Response Time30 days from receipt (Section 7(1), RTI Act 2005). 48 hours if the matter involves life or liberty.

File Online Athttps://rtionline.gov.in

All information on this page is based on the Right to Information Act, 2005 (Act No. 22 of 2005) and the RTI (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005. First Appeal: Section 19(1). Second Appeal to CIC/SIC: Section 19(3).

The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is a statutory body established under the Delhi Development Act, 1957, under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India. DDA is responsible for land use planning, acquiring and developing land, and providing housing through its periodic Housing Schemes.

DDA's Housing Schemes are among the most popular affordable housing programmes in Delhi, attracting lakhs of applications for each scheme. However, flat allotment delays, possession hold-ups, and refund processing backlogs are common. DDA is a central public authority under Section 2(h) of the RTI Act, 2005.

Note: DDA is a Central Government body. Its second appeals go to the Central Information Commission (CIC), not the Delhi Information Commission.

What Can You Achieve with an RTI to DDA?

Know the draw of lots methodology and result for a DDA Housing Scheme — applicant count, flats available, and selection basis
Track the reason for possession delay and whether a completion certificate has been issued for your flat
Find out if there are any legal encumbrances or litigation on your allotted flat preventing possession
Know the status of your refund application for cancelled allotment with the reference number
Obtain the allotment letter details and dues outstanding on your flat
Get information on DDA's land acquisition or layout plans for an area

Where to File: The Right Authority

DDA is a centralised organisation. File your RTI at rtionline.gov.in under: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs → Delhi Development Authority.

For housing scheme matters, the relevant department within DDA is the Housing Department. For land and planning matters, it is the Land Disposal Unit or the Planning Department.

How to File: Step by Step

Step 1: Gather Your Details

Your application/registration number under the specific DDA Housing Scheme
The scheme name and year (e.g., DDA Housing Scheme 2021)
Your allotment letter number and date (if allotted)
Your flat details (flat number, pocket, sector, locality)
The category you applied under (EWS/LIG/MIG/HIG)

Step 2: Draft Your Application

Clearly specify the scheme and your registration number at the start. Ask separately about draw methodology, possession delay, or refund status — whichever applies. The sample draft above covers all three scenarios.

Step 3: File Online

File at rtionline.gov.in under Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs → DDA, and pay ₹10 online.

Step 4: Appeals

If there is no response within 30 days, or the response is unsatisfactory, file a First Appeal under Section 19(1) of the RTI Act with the First Appellate Authority at DDA within 30 days of the date of the decision or the expiry of the 30-day response period, whichever is applicable. If that is also unsatisfactory, file a Second Appeal with the Central Information Commission (CIC) under Section 19(3) within 90 days. As DDA is a central body, second appeals go to the CIC, not the Delhi Information Commission.

What Specific Information Can You Ask For?

Draw of lots and allotment:

Total applications received in EWS/LIG/MIG/HIG category under Scheme Name
Total number of flats offered in that category and the methodology of the draw of lots
Registration number range or list of allottees in my category

Possession delay:

Reason for delay in handing over possession of flat No. allotted under letter No. dated DD/MM/YYYY
Whether an Occupancy Certificate / Completion Certificate has been obtained for the building, and if not, the reason
Whether there is any litigation or encumbrance on the flat, and the expected possession date

Refund:

Date refund request for registration no. XXX was received and its current status
Mode of refund, amount, and transaction/reference number if already processed

Sample RTI Application Draft

To,
The Central Public Information Officer (CPIO),
Delhi Development Authority,
Vikas Sadan, INA, New Delhi – 110023

Subject: Application under the Right to Information Act, 2005 — DDA Housing Scheme / Flat Allotment / Possession

Sir/Madam,

I, [Your Full Name], residing at [Your Full Address], submit this application under Section 6 of the Right to Information Act, 2005, to seek the following information:

Application / Allotment details:
  DDA Housing Scheme Name: [e.g., DDA Housing Scheme 2021]
  Application / Registration No.: [Your Registration Number]
  Category of flat applied for: [EWS / LIG / MIG / HIG]
  Allotment Letter No. (if allotted): [Letter Number and Date]
  Flat No. / Address (if allotted): [Flat Details]

Information sought:

1. The current status of my application / allotment bearing registration number [XXX] under the [DDA Housing Scheme Name].

2. [If not allotted] The total number of applications received in the [EWS/LIG/MIG/HIG] category, the total number of flats available in that category, and the draw of lots result — including the registration number range or list of selected candidates.

3. [If allotted but possession not given] The reasons for delay in handing over possession of flat [Flat No.] allotted under allotment letter [No.] dated [DD/MM/YYYY], and the expected date of possession.

4. Whether there are any pending dues, completion certificate issues, or legal encumbrances on my allotted flat that are causing the delay in possession.

5. [For refund] The current status of my refund request for registration amount paid under registration number [XXX], the date the refund was processed, and the mode and reference number of the payment made.

6. The name and designation of the officer currently responsible for my case.

I am enclosing the application fee of Rs. 10 [via online payment; Reference No.: [Payment Ref]].

I request the above information within 30 days as required under Section 7(1) of the RTI Act, 2005.

Yours sincerely,

[Your Full Name]
[Your Complete Address]
Phone: [Your 10-digit Mobile Number]
Email: [[email protected]]
Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]

Replace all text in [square brackets] with your actual details before filing. Do not include the brackets in your submission.

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