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Delhi Govt Considers Mandatory Fire Safety for Low-Rise Homes

NEW DELHI: The Delhi government is considering new bylaws to require fire safety measures, including smoke detectors and fire extinguishers, for low-rise residential buildings, officials announced on Thursday. This initiative follows recent fire incidents in Malviya Nagar, Vivek Vihar, and Palam that resulted in multiple fatalities. The government is looking into mandates for fire safety in residential structures under 15 metres tall, as current regulations do not necessitate fire safety certificates for such buildings, as stated by officials. Currently, fire safety measures like hydrants and smoke detectors are mainly required in high-rise buildings that need fire no objection certificates (NOCs).…

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DDA Alerts Architects, Engineers & Owners Against Misleading Plans

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has issued a warning to architects, supervisors, structural engineers, and property owners about the consequences of submitting false information during building plan approvals. This action follows several building collapses in the city. According to the Unified Building Bye-Laws (UBBL) of 2016, providing false information, misrepresenting building plans, hiding material facts, or supplying incorrect certificates can lead to serious penalties. These may include blacklisting, debarment, and other appropriate actions under relevant laws. DDA officials noted that many residential areas are managed by the authority, where plots are being auctioned and apartments constructed. Owners must…

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Delhi’s NDMC Residents to Get Uniform Property Tax Soon

NEW DELHI: Residents within the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) area will soon be subject to a unified property tax system, as the civic body has completed the necessary bye-laws and technical preparations for a new assessment method, officials announced on Thursday. Officials indicated that the NDMC has modernized its online property tax platform and conducted tests with the National Informatics Centre, setting the stage for the implementation of changes to the outdated rateable value-based assessment approach. A Municipal Valuation Committee is set to be established shortly, after which it is anticipated that the revised framework will come into effect…

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Delhi’s Low Property Regularisation Response Leads to Fee Cuts, Camps

NEW DELHI: Over a month after the MCD launched a portal for regularizing properties in unauthorized colonies, officials report plans to decrease regularization fees due to only two applications received from eligible beneficiaries. The SWAGAM portal, initiated on April 24, allows residents of unauthorized colonies to regularize their properties on an “as is where is” basis after securing ownership rights under the Centre’s Pradhan Mantri Unauthorised Colonies in Delhi Awas Adhikar Yojana (PM-UDAY). Despite nearly 40,000 PM-UDAY beneficiaries being eligible, only two have taken action through the portal. Officials speculate that this low response is due to a lack of…

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Delhi’s 2041 Plan: Fast Trains and New Townships Ahead

NEW DELHI: The National Capital Region’s Regional Plan 2041 proposes the establishment of up to eight new greenfield townships along with a high-speed transport network aimed at facilitating travel between Delhi and key NCR cities within 30 minutes. This draft plan, which will be reviewed during the NCR Planning Board (NCRPB) meeting on June 16, sets out a long-term strategy for decentralized urban expansion by creating new economic and residential hubs in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Rajasthan. The initiative highlights the need for new settlements to be self-sustaining and furnished with modern civic infrastructure, taking cues from leading smart city…

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DDA Sells 142 Properties, Generates ₹1,300 Crore Revenue

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) successfully auctioned 142 properties, generating Rs 1,321 crore in revenue, as reported by officials on Wednesday. The mega e-auction attracted bids from investors, institutions, and businesses, resulting in robust value realization through competitive bidding. “The e-auction totaled a highest bid of Rs 1,321.21 crores, significantly exceeding the reserve price of Rs 480.38 crores—nearly three times the reserve value—which corresponds to an approximate 175% premium,” the statement said. Since taking office, Lieutenant Governor G Taranjit Singh Sandhu has focused on transforming the capital into a global city characterized by sustainable investment, superior housing, and…

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Two Builders Arrested in Delhi Collapse that Killed Six

NEW DELHI: On May 30, the Delhi Police arrested a builder and a contractor over the collapse of a multi-storey building in Saidulajab, which resulted in six fatalities and eight injuries, officials announced on Tuesday. The suspects, identified as Avinash Gupta and Manish Khatri, were allegedly linked to the building’s construction and were taken into custody in various locations around the city. Investigators are currently questioning them regarding the construction process, permissions obtained, and their roles in the unauthorized addition of extra floors. Previously, the police had apprehended Karamveer, the building’s owner. During questioning, he indicated that construction on the…

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Delhi CM: No Demolition of O-Zone Colonies

NEW DELHI: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Tuesday that there will be no demolition actions against existing constructions in the colonies and villages within the O-Zone area. In a meeting held at the Secretariat, Gupta discussed the matter with senior officials and public representatives, including MPs Manoj Tiwari and Ramvir Singh Bidhuri, MLA Arvinder Singh Lovely, as well as senior officers from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and the Delhi Development Authority (DDA). Approximately 91 unauthorized colonies and a dozen old villages, housing around 15 lakh people, are located in the O-Zone area, which encompasses the eco-sensitive…

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Delhi: MCD Dismantles 26 Properties for Non-Compliance

NEW DELHI: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) initiated a citywide crackdown on illegal structures on Monday, demolishing or partially razing 26 properties and sealing 42 others, according to officials. Additionally, the Delhi government’s Revenue department inspected 86 properties, raising the total number of inspections to 452 since June 5. This effort comes in response to a series of tragedies prompted by deficiencies in civic infrastructures, breaches of fire safety regulations, and corruption. The most tragic incident occurred on June 3, when a fire swept through a five-storey hotel, resulting in the deaths of 22 individuals, including a 16-year-old girl…

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SC-appointed amicus requests MCD action on illegal constructions

NEW DELHI: An amicus curiae appointed by the court has approached the Supreme Court with requests for directions, including an affidavit from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) detailing the survey and actions taken against illegal constructions in the capital. This plea comes in the wake of the collapse of a purportedly illegal five-storey building in Saidulajab, which resulted in six fatalities and at least 14 injuries on May 30. On March 25, a bench featuring Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and R Mahadevan expressed serious concern regarding the widespread violations of building regulations and the municipal authorities’ failure to curb unauthorized…