The alleged encroachment on the community centre, shopping complex and green belt of Kaveri Apartments in Vasant Kunj, South Delhi, has become a major concern for residents. The encroachers are accused of illegally occupying these public facilities and deploying bouncers and private security guards on the premises.
The situation has now triggered widespread resentment among residents of the 805 flats, who allege that the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has failed to take effective action despite repeated complaints and directions from the Delhi High Court.
Residents staged a protest at the DDA office, lodged an FIR at Vasant Kunj Police Station and approached the Delhi High Court. According to the Residents’ Welfare Association (RWA), on November 6, the High Court strongly reprimanded the DDA and directed it to protect the interests of Kaveri Apartments residents and take necessary action.
However, no effective steps have reportedly been taken to remove the alleged encroachments. Apartments Developed During the 2010 Commonwealth Games Located in Sector D-6, Vasant Kunj, Kaveri Apartments was developed as part of a Government housing project during the 2010 Commonwealth Games. The DDA allotted all 805 flats to residents of Delhi. The project also included essential community facilities such as a community centre, a shopping complex and a green belt. According to residents, property values in the area have risen significantly following the development of residential societies and the proposed metro corridor. They allege that land grabbers have taken advantage of the rising land values to encroach upon the community facilities of Kaveri Apartments. Temporary boundary structures have reportedly been erected, the green belt fenced off, and bouncers and private security guards deployed.
The RWA further stated that the prescribed annual licence fees for the community centre and other facilities are being regularly paid against demand notices issued by the DDA. These payments also include the licence fees for the financial years 2025-26 and 2026-27.
RWA President Anil Paliwal, visited the DDA office, met officials and demanded immediate intervention. RWA alleged that despite High Court’s directions, the DDA has failed to remove temporary boundary erected around allegedly encroached area or open lock installed at rear of community centre.