NEW DELHI: The government has sanctioned the regularization of 1,511 unauthorized colonies in Delhi on an “as-is where-is” basis, eliminating the need for approved layout plans and allowing residents to obtain legal recognition for their properties.
This initiative, part of the PM-UDAY scheme, aims to resolve persistent challenges faced by residents in unauthorized colonies, especially concerning property rights, redevelopment, and access to basic civic infrastructure.
Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal noted that this decision aims to simplify property registration and permits residents to pursue construction or redevelopment compliant with municipal regulations.
The colonies being regularized are among the 1,731 identified unauthorized colonies, excluding those situated on restricted land such as forest areas, ridge zones, and Yamuna floodplains.
Under the updated framework, land use in these colonies will be designated as residential, and small convenience shops within designated limits will also be regularized. Existing structures will be validated without prior layout approvals.
This decision resolves a significant hurdle in the PM-UDAY scheme, where the lack of approved layout plans hindered residents from obtaining building plan approvals despite having ownership documents.
The application process for regularization will commence from April 24 via an online portal, with defined timelines for surveys, rectification, and the issuance of conveyance deeds or authorization slips.
As of March 2026, approximately 40,000 ownership documents have been distributed under the PM-UDAY scheme.
The policy further outlines redevelopment provisions, including requirements for land surrender for road widening and adherence to floor area ratio norms, alongside penalties for over-construction.
