NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police have verified 12,860 tenants this year and filed nearly 900 cases against individuals for failing to comply with the mandatory verification requirement.
According to police records, 27,497 tenant verification forms were completed in 2025, averaging around 2,291 forms per month. That year, 5,378 cases were registered against individuals who violated tenant verification norms.
As of March 31, 2026, 12,860 tenant verification forms have been submitted, resulting in 896 cases filed under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) concerning disobedience of lawful orders from a public servant.
“On a monthly basis, this equates to approximately 4,287 forms being submitted in 2026 to date,” police data indicates.
Tenant verification can be carried out online or offline. For online submissions, applicants must visit the Delhi Police website, navigate to the citizen services section, and select tenant registration. After creating an account, users need to complete the required information and submit the form.
For offline verification, landlords can obtain the form from their local police station or download it from the Delhi Police website. The completed form and copies of identification must be submitted at the police station.
Many individuals booked claimed ignorance of the legal obligation or chose to avoid it, citing the process as time-consuming.
Special Commissioner of Police (Crime and Perception Management and Media Cell) Devesh Chandra Srivastva emphasized that tenant verification is a legal necessity and a vital part of preventive policing. “It assists the police in maintaining updated records of residents, especially those living on rent or in temporary accommodation,” he stated.
