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Hindustan Times
26-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Khan Market traders told to standardise all signboards
The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has ordered the traders in Khan Market to standardise signages and facade in the market within two months, after which the corporation will remove non-complying signages from outside the shops. The move, officials said, is aimed at improving civic aesthetics in the high-end market of Lutyens' Delhi. The document also regulates the installation of air-conditioning units, false facades, and drainage elements. (HT Archive) Khan Market traders' association, however, said the timeline of two months is not feasible during monsoons and more time should be provided. The association has also asked for a detailed presentation by the agency on the type of signboards that need to be installed. According to the order dated July 15, a signage shall be allowed full width of the storefront if desired by the owner. 'However, as per the Delhi Outdoor Advertising Policy, 2017 — framed under directions from the Supreme Court and finalised by the Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority — any signage exceeding 2.5 square metre will be subject to additional charges,' the order added. The standard signboard size is 450mm in height and 900mm in length, backed by a pre-coated grey metal sheet. Retractable structures over windows are allowed, with a maximum projection of 1,000mm, while permanent ones are not permitted. The document also regulates the installation of air-conditioning units, false facades, and drainage elements while mandating that ground floor AC units must not project more than 750mm from the wall surface. False facades are permitted to extend up to 200mm from the original wall. All hanging wires will be removed, and water tanks placed on terraces will be screened from public view . Sanjiv Mehra, who heads the Khan Market Traders' Association said the colour coding is not a part of the rules and the regulations talk about board size, awnings and other features. 'We had sought a presentation on the changes this week but it was postponed. The market comprises shops and traders from various demographics. NDMC officials will hold a presentation with all traders so that there is clarity. ..One thing is clear, it can not be done in two months. It will involve electrical wiring and changing of electrical boards; it can not be done during monsoon,' he added.
Hindustan Times
25-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
NDMC issues uniform signage rules for Khan Market; extra charges for boards over 2.5 sq mt
New Delhi, The New Delhi Municipal Council has issued a set of comprehensive guidelines for standardising shop signage and facades in Khan Market, one of the most posh and high-end markets in Lutyens' Delhi. NDMC issues uniform signage rules for Khan Market; extra charges for boards over 2.5 sq mt The move is aimed at enhancing civic aesthetics and ensuring architectural uniformity across the nationally renowned shopping and dining destination. According to the guidelines, all shopkeepers and premises owners are required to replace existing signage with new ones, conforming to the prescribed design within two months. In case of non-compliance, the NDMC will remove improper signage without issuing further notice. The guidelines permit shop signage to span the full width of the storefront if desired by the owner. However, as per the Delhi Outdoor Advertising Policy, 2017 framed under directions from the Supreme Court and finalised by the Environment Pollution Authority any signage exceeding 2.5 square metres will be subject to additional charges. The standard signboard size is 450 mm in height and 900 mm in length, backed by a pre-coated grey metal sheet. Retractable awnings are allowed, with a maximum projection of 1000 mm, while permanent awnings are not permitted. The document also regulates the installation of air-conditioning units, false facades, and drainage elements. Ground floor AC outdoor units must not project more than 750 mm from the wall surface. False facades are permitted to extend up to 200 mm from the original wall. Rainwater and drainage pipes on upper floors must be properly encased and connected to the municipal drainage system. To maintain visual clarity, all hanging wires must be removed, and water tanks placed on terraces must be screened from public view using suitable materials. These guidelines apply to all shop typologies including single-front, double-front, corner shops, rear-lane shops, and corridor-facing outlets. Sanjeev Mehra, president of the Khan Market Traders' Association, told PTI, 'We have requested the NDMC to provide a detailed presentation on the type of signboards that need to be installed so that everything is clarified at once. The NDMC is scheduled to give this presentation on Monday .' The initiative is part of NDMC's broader effort to create uniformity in urban design and preserve the elite and historic character of key commercial zones in the Lutyens' Delhi. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
