Overview
- The power department clarified that elevated solar installations on agricultural land do not violate the Delhi Land Reforms Act, 1954.
- A standardized undertaking now replaces previous no‑objection and land‑use change requirements, cutting red tape that officials said had fueled delays and bribery complaints.
- Farmers may keep cultivating under raised panels, with the policy framed to protect food security while creating a new income stream.
- Electricity exported to the grid can be monetized under DERC’s Group Net Metering and Virtual Net Metering regulations.
- Officials said the clarification followed coordination with the DDA, Law and Revenue departments, and the change takes effect immediately.