The Delhi Urban Art Commission Act, 1973

The Delhi Urban Art Commission Act, 1973

The Delhi Urban Art Commission Act, 1973 establishes a specialized public body to preserve, develop, and maintain the aesthetic and environmental design of the city. Extending across the entire Union territory of Delhi, the law primarily applies to local municipal bodies, requiring them to submit all major building, engineering, and development proposals to the Commission for binding approval. It regulates the skyline and visual appearance of new structures, public spaces, and historic zones like Lutyens' Delhi and the Red Fort. This matters because it safeguards Delhi's visual identity, protecting its unique beauty and cultural heritage.

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