Delhi Development Authority has made a proposal in this regard after detailed deliberations, inviting suggestions and objections in this regard, said a senior UD Ministry official.
DDA will issue a formal notification in this regard shortly.
As per the change approved in the Development Controls for Commercial Centres pertaining to hotels, a maximum of 40 per cent of floor area ration (FAR) can be used for the commercial offices, retail and service shops and residential purposes.
Transfer of ownership of such residential units built in hotels would be permissible only if the hotel land is freehold. If the land is leasehold, transfer of ownership would be allowed only after DDA frames Rules for this purpose.
The official said that the modification allowed by the Ministry will address the needs of special category of persons/visitors/tourists/business delegations from both within and outside the country who would like to stay for longer period which is not allowed in hotels.
This would also help improve the viability of hospitality industry through increased commercial uses like shopping services, sale of handicrafts.