Lt Governor Intervenes to Halt Sports Fee Hike in Delhi

Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has advised the Delhi Development Authority to withdraw a circular regarding fee hikes for sports complexes. The decision follows public and representative feedback against increased membership fees. A new option for single-card access to all complexes had also been introduced.

In a significant move, Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has stepped in to advise the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to retract its controversial circular regarding fee hikes in Delhi's sports complexes. The announcement was made by the Raj Niwas on Tuesday.

The decision comes in response to strong feedback from sports complex members and public representatives, who raised concerns over the increased membership fees outlined in a recently issued circular by the DDA.

In a social media post on platform X, the Raj Niwas highlighted that the Lt Governor's intervention is geared towards ensuring affordable access to sports facilities across the capital. Earlier, a senior DDA official mentioned a new facility allowing residents to access all sports complexes through a single membership card had also been introduced.

(With inputs from agencies.)