Who Owns the Iconic Connaught Place (CP) in Delhi?

May 01, 2025 Kriti Keshari

Connaught Place is owned by the Government of India and managed by New Delhi Municipal Council(NDMC)

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Connaught Place in central New Delhi is a lively hub, famous for its colonial architecture, shops, and restaurants

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Built in the 1930s by Robert Tor Russell with design inspired by British architecture

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Many buildings are still privately held through old leases dating back to pre-independence

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Old rent laws keep rates low for some despite the area’s prime commercial value

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Now filled with global brands cafes and offices drawing heavy footfall every day

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A unique mix of colonial heritage and modern commerce at the heart of Delhi

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