India, Feb. 18 -- In a move expected to reduce the overall cost of apartments under its housing schemes, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has decided to remove separate parking charges from the total flat price, officials said on February 18.

According to a recent order, the DDA has directed that the cost of constructing parking spaces will no longer be billed separately but will be included in the overall project expenditure.

The total cost of constructing parking spaces will now be included in the total expenditure incurred for the housing pockets to calculate the Plinth Area Rate (PAR) of flats, the order stated.

"No separate or additional cost on account of car garage, scooter garage and covered or uncovered parking shall be i...