Land and Development Office (L&DO) has not issued fresh no-objection certificates (NOCs) for leasehold-to-freehold conversion since December 2022, citing impending revision in land rates as reason. 264 applications from owners in Chittaranjan Park, Lajpat Nagar, Defence Colony and other areas remain pending. NOCs are mandatory for sale and registration of leasehold and freehold properties. L&DO last revised land rates in 2017. Property owners report inability to undertake urgent repairs and modifications without freehold status. Many property owners and agents report families waiting to sell old properties to buy larger homes elsewhere in NCR. L&DO controls around 7% of Delhi's land, with 60,526 properties under it, of which 34,905 have been converted to freehold. Conversion requires: no unauthorised construction, property used only for specified purpose in lease deed, and freedom from encumbrances including legal disputes and court injunctions.

FIR registered January 22 against alleged forgery, cheating, and conspiracy. Complainant Dhruv Jalan, businessman and Gurugram resident, claims disputed property—plot measuring 2,292 square yards in South Extension Part-I—was originally allotted to his grandfather Amar Chand Jalan in 1958. Jalan became sole owner through will executed in 1997 and relinquishment deed signed by other legal heirs in 2008. Accused allegedly executed forged sale deed dated January 30, 2025, transferring entire property for consideration of 41 crore rupees. Jalan claims sale deed based on fabricated documents including agreement to sell and general power of attorney dated December 7, 2018, allegedly executed by his father and family company; claims neither document was ever executed. Jalan alleges sale deed illegally registered at Mehrauli sub-registrar office despite property falling outside its territorial jurisdiction. Jalan claims accused are habitual offenders involved in similar property frauds and disputed sale deed could be used to secure large bank loans by mortgaging property.

The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, originally built for the 1982 Asian Games and refurbished for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, may be demolished and redeveloped into a modern sports city modelled after Qatar's Aspire Zone and Australian facilities.

The 102-acre complex will be transformed into a state-of-the-art hub featuring world-class training and event infrastructure. Only 28% of the land is currently used; the new facility will be multipurpose, accommodating sports clubs, residential facilities, and entertainment venues.

Real estate impact varies by area:

• Ultra-premium zones like Golf Links (bungalows sell for over ₹100 crore) unlikely to see major price changes; the project will sustain their ultra-premium status
• Jor Bagh, Defence Colony, and Jangpura (mostly redeveloped apartments) may attract high-value tenants and see rental value increases due to enhanced wellness and sports amenities
• Gen Z affluent buyers in redeveloped flats may be drawn to new sports facilities; marginal valuation upticks possible due to demand-supply mismatch
• Modern apartments in Jor Bagh sell for around ₹25 crore

Property prices in premium neighbourhoods typically rise with new infrastructure like flyovers and improved connectivity. India is bidding to host 2036 Olympics and 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad.