India, April 11 -- The Municipal Corporation of Delhi's (MCD) Standing Committee has approved a proposal for the conservation and redevelopment of the 160-year-old Town Hall building in Chandni Chowk.

The Town Hall, owned by the MCD, was constructed between 1861 and 1866 as the 'Delhi Institute' and later became the municipal headquarters. It continued to function as the civic body's main office until 2012, after which it remained largely vacant and in a dilapidated condition.

Officials said the building, classified as a Grade-I heritage structure by the Delhi government, will be redeveloped in accordance with conservation norms to preserve its architectural and historical character, and open it for public use.

Standing Committee Chair...