proposed integrated complex for delhi judicial academy

Rapid Environmental Impact Assessment (REIA) Study for Proposed Integrated Complex for Delhi Judicial Academy,
National Law School, and National Institute for Mediation & Conciliation at Dwarka, New Delhi
industrial estates under S.No 31 and 32 into the list of projects listed in Schedule -I which requires
environmental clearance from Central Government.
1.2 Project Site Location
Delhi is situated in the northern part of the country and lies between latitudes 28° 24’ 17” and 28°
53’ 00” North and longitudes of 76° 50’ 24” and 77° 20’ 37” East. It shares its boundary with the
States of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. Delhi has a geographical area of 1,483 sq. km. and population
of 13,850,507 as per 2001 census records. Its maximum length is 51.90 km. and greatest width is
48.48 km. Delhi has a population density of about 9340 persons per sq. km.
The proposed project site is located at Sector -14, Dwarka, Phase II in South West District of Delhi.
The location map of the project area is given in the Figure 1.1.
Figure 1.2 shows the key map of the proposed project site.
1.3 Project Site and Surroundings Description
The proposed project site is surrounded by a network of roads on 3 sides, whereas on the Northern
periphery a Master Plan green belt is proposed.
The shape of the plot is an irregular one and the terrain is quite flat without any undulations. There
are no existing natural features which may affect the planning process. A well exists in the middle
of the plot and attempt would be made to retain the same for rainwater harvesting.
Southern Side: 45 m wide road runs along in front of the southern side of the plot. Across the road,
a vacant plot has been earmarked for the proposed General hospital. Further away from this vacant
land, residential apartment exists. The terrain is almost flat.
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