NEW DELHI: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has instructed its zonal deputy commissioners to conduct a thorough and time-sensitive survey to identify residential properties being improperly used for commercial or other non-residential activities across the national capital.
This order, issued on April 20, comes in response to directives from the Supreme Court of India, which mandated municipal bodies in capital cities to perform a detailed inquiry and document verified findings.
The official directive specifies that the survey will encompass all residential areas, including unauthorized and regularized zones, group housing societies, plotted developments, and any “islands” or pockets that fall within MCD jurisdiction.
Officials have been tasked with conducting field surveys and compiling zone-specific lists of violations, ensuring that the data collected is accurate, verified, and supported by documentary evidence. This information will serve as the foundation for an affidavit to be submitted to the Supreme Court.
The order also emphasizes accountability for any inaccuracies or omissions in reporting.
Additionally, the compiled report is to be submitted to the additional commissioner (engineering) within seven days for consolidation, with the final affidavit requiring personal affirmation from the MCD commissioner, Sanjeev Khirwar.
The MCD has designated this exercise as “most urgent/top priority,” cautioning that any delays or complacency will be taken seriously.
