Call for Blogs – Centre for Law and Urban Development, NLU Delhi
The Centre for Law and Urban Development (CLUD), National Law University Delhi has invited Articles OR Papers submissions for its blog series on a rolling basis 2026. Scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and students are encouraged to contribute analytical pieces exploring the dynamic intersection between law and urban development.
This initiative seeks innovative legal insights, critical perspectives, and solution-oriented research on urban governance, infrastructure regulation, sustainability, and city financing in India.
About CLUD, NLU Delhi
The Centre for Law and Urban Development works at the crossroads of:
Law + Policy + Urban Planning + Infrastructure
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Inclusive, Sustainable & Well-Governed Cities
It provides a platform for informed academic discourse on emerging legal issues shaping Indian cities.
Indicative Themes
| Area | Focus |
|---|---|
| Real Estate & Housing Policy | Affordable housing, redevelopment & regulatory incentives |
| Urban Taxation & City Finance | Property tax, infrastructure levies & compliance reforms |
| Healthcare & Pharma Regulation | Health infrastructure planning & access to care |
| Urban Project Financing | REITs, insolvency law, banking & SEBI frameworks |
| PPP & Infrastructure Models | Risk-sharing, safeguards & policy innovations |
| Smart Cities & Digital Infrastructure | IoT, data governance & connectivity laws |
| Green & Sustainable Cities | Climate-resilient planning & green building regulations |
| Construction & Materials Regulation | Building codes & safety standards |
| Power, Water & Urban Utilities | Electricity, water & waste management reforms |
The themes are only indicative. Submissions must be analytical, not descriptive.
Nature of Submissions
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Word Limit | 800 – 1500 words |
| Abstract | Maximum 50 words (to be sent separately) |
| Images & Data | Graphs, tables, case studies allowed |
| Author Bio | 100 words + high-resolution photo |
| Co-authorship | Maximum 2 authors |
Formatting & Referencing
| Parameter | Guideline |
|---|---|
| Font | Times New Roman, Size 12 |
| Line Spacing | 1.5 |
| Margins | 1 inch on all sides |
| Title Format | Bold & Underlined, Sentence Case, max 10 words |
| Referencing | Hyperlinks within text |
| File Name | Title_CLUD Blog.docx |
Plagiarism & Author Agreement
- Submissions must be original.
- All blogs will be checked through plagiarism & AI-detection software.
- On publication, all literary rights vest with CLUD, NLU Delhi.
- Authors will be informed of the decision within two weeks of submission.
Why Contribute to CLUD Blog?
- Publish with a prestigious NLU Delhi research centre
- Contribute to shaping discourse on urban law & governance
- Gain visibility among scholars, policymakers & practitioners
- Rolling submissions – apply anytime!
Submission Process
Send your manuscript to: 📧 clud@nludelhi.ac.in
Subject Line: “Submission for Centre for Law and Urban Development Blog Series”
🔗 Website: https://cludnlud.wixsite.com/clud
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