New Delhi: Union urban development minister Kamal Nath has said 50-60% of the Master Plan of Delhi 2021 has become irrelevant as it does not take into account the ground realities. This comes nearly 5 years after the plan has been implemented. Speaking at the inaugural function of the city’s first automated car parking in Sarojini Nagar on Thursday, Nath said, the MPD-2021 will be revised keeping in mind the existing situation. Nath said, “Nearly 50-60%of the Master Plan has become irrelevant needing revision. Drawing up the Master Plan in office is different from doing it taking into account the ground realities.” Referring to the ongoing sealing and demolition drive, Nath said there is a need to take into account properties which have been there for over 50 years. “Markets, which have existed for long, can’t be done away with in the Master Plan. But civic agencies should take action against unauthorized constructions and encroachment of government land,” he said. People living in special areas can breathe easy as the government has decided to extend the National Capital Territory of Delhi Laws (special provision) Act, till next year. However, Nath said action should be taken against illegal constructions. Speaking about the sealing drive at Gaffar market, he said, “Safety of the people is important. Action should be taken agaisnt illegal constructions in the city.”