New Delhi, Aug. 28 -- In the late 1970s and 1980s, flats built by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) symbolised a new promise for middle-class Indians: the first wave of affordable, planned housing in a city that was only beginning its population surge. But half a century later, these buildings - once the bedrock of Delhi's housing story - are creaking under the weight of time. The paint has dulled, staircases cracked, drains clogged, and damp has crept into the walls. On June 12, HT reported that a government-industry task force recommended that all DDA colonies over 50 years old may need to be reconstructed to ensure safety. Thousands of families could be displaced, if only temporarily. And not everyone is on board with the plan.P4...