The Centre for Law and Urban Development (CLUD) at National Law University Delhi has invited blog submissions for its ongoing blog series. The call is open to scholars, academics, legal practitioners, policymakers, and students interested in contributing to discussions on law, policy, and urban development. Authors are encouraged to submit analytical and well-researched pieces on contemporary issues affecting urban governance, regulation, and infrastructure. As submissions are accepted on a rolling basis, interested contributors may submit their manuscripts at any time.
About CLUD
The Centre for Law and Urban Development (CLUD) is a research centre at National Law University Delhi dedicated to examining legal and policy issues that shape India’s urban landscape. The Centre undertakes research, encourages academic dialogue, and contributes to policy discussions on urban governance, infrastructure, housing, sustainability, and regulatory frameworks.
Through its publications, events, and academic initiatives, CLUD aims to promote informed discourse on emerging legal challenges in urban development while bringing together scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and students working in this field.
About the Call for Blogs
CLUD invites original blog submissions that critically examine recent legal and policy developments relating to urban development. The Centre seeks contributions that offer analytical depth, practical insights, and meaningful perspectives rather than descriptive overviews. The blog series provides contributors with a platform to engage with contemporary issues and contribute to ongoing discussions surrounding urban governance and regulation.
The call for submissions is open throughout the year, and blogs will be accepted on a rolling basis.
Themes
Submissions may cover, but are not limited to, the following themes:
- Real Estate and Housing Policy
- Urban Taxation and City Finance
- Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Regulation
- Urban Project Financing and Insolvency Frameworks
- Energy, Infrastructure, and Projects
- Construction Arbitration
- Collaborative Models for Urban Infrastructure
- Smart Cities and Digital Infrastructure
- Green and Sustainable Cities
- Construction and Materials Regulation
- Power, Water, and Urban Utilities
The above themes are indicative. Authors are welcome to submit analytical articles on other topics relevant to law and urban development.
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Eligibility
The call is open to:
- Scholars and academics.
- Legal practitioners.
- Policymakers.
- Students.
Submission Guidelines
Articles should be between 800 and 1,500 words. Authors requiring a higher word limit may request relaxation by contacting the Centre in advance.
Each submission must include:
- An abstract of up to 50 words submitted separately.
- A brief author biography of approximately 100 words.
- A high-resolution photograph.
- A LinkedIn profile link, if available.
Co-authorship of up to two authors is permitted.
Submissions must:
- Be in .doc or .docx format.
- Be named “Title_CLUD Blog”.
- Have a title of no more than 10 words.
- Exclude the author’s name and institutional affiliation from the document metadata.
- Be original and unpublished.
- Successfully meet plagiarism and AI screening requirements.
Authors remain responsible for the accuracy of the facts, opinions, and views expressed in their submissions.
Formatting Guidelines
Authors should follow the prescribed formatting requirements:
- Font: Times New Roman, size 12.
- Line spacing: 1.5.
- Paragraph spacing: 6 points before and after.
- The title should be bold, underlined, and in sentence case.
- Level 2 headings should be bold.
- Level 3 headings should be underlined.
- Use one-inch margins on all sides.
- Do not include page borders.
- Cite supporting materials and legal authorities through hyperlinks within the text.
How to Submit
Authors should email their submissions to clud@nludelhi.ac.in with the subject line:
“Submission for Centre for Law and Urban Development Blog Series.”
As the call is open on a rolling basis, there is no fixed submission deadline, and contributors may submit their blogs throughout the year.
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