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Delhi CM: Zero Tolerance for Unauthorized Construction

NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Saturday that the Delhi government’s revenue department has inspected 124 sites across various districts and issued multiple notices to tackle illegal construction activities. This initiative comes in the wake of a tragic fire incident in Malviya Nagar that resulted in 21 fatalities and numerous injuries. Gupta emphasized that the government is implementing a “zero-tolerance” policy towards unauthorized constructions, encroachments, and violations of fire safety regulations. “We are not just taking immediate action but also establishing a long-term mechanism to prevent such hazardous constructions in the future. The government is also considering the…

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MCD Dismantles 94 Properties, Seals 114 After Deadly Hotel Fire

Representative Image NEW DELHI: Since June 1, the MCD has taken action by demolishing 94 properties and sealing 114 others as part of its initiative to combat unauthorized constructions, according to officials on Saturday. This initiative was sparked by a tragic fire incident in Malviya Nagar that resulted in 21 fatalities. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) reported that it has demolished 12 properties and sealed 79 others, with enforcement teams operating across various zones under the support of Delhi Police. “The corporation has ramped up coordinated demolition and sealing actions against properties violating building bylaws throughout all of Delhi,”…

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Delhi HC Adds JK Paper as Defendant in Prithviraj Bungalow Case

Delhi High Court NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has added JK Paper Ltd as a defendant in the ongoing legal matter regarding a 3,731-square-yard bungalow located on Prithviraj Road in Lutyens’ Delhi, which the company purchased in December 2021 for Rs 250 crore. Punit Beriwala, the managing director of Vipul Ltd, contested the sale of this land, asserting that he had already made an advance payment for it. Beriwala’s attorney, Lokesh Bhola from Legal Icons, stated that his client made a significant payment towards the property in 2004 to previous owners Bhai Manjit Singh, Maheep Singh, and Bhai Vikramjit…

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Delhi to Use DMA Act to Empower DMs Against Illegal Constructions

NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Friday that the Delhi government will hold officials accountable for corruption, invoking the Disaster Management Act of 2005. This comes in the wake of a tragic fire that claimed 21 lives at a hotel in South Delhi, which was constructed with blatant disregard for safety regulations. The decision was made during a meeting Gupta held with various departments. “Officials who exhibit negligence or engage in corrupt practices will now face penalties under the Disaster Management Act, 2005. This includes potential imprisonment of up to two years and significant fines,” the chief minister…

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Delhi civic body seals 43 properties, demolishes 82 in June 2026

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has reported the demolition of 82 properties and the sealing of 43 properties since June 1, following a building collapse and a fire in the city. On Wednesday, a fire at a Hauz Rani B&B resulted in the loss of 21 lives, while a multi-storey building collapse in Saidulajab claimed six lives on May 30. Officials stated that the crackdown on unauthorized constructions is in response to directives from Lieutenant Governor TS Sandhu and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. Following the B&B fire, a joint survey by the MCD identified…

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DDA Extends Booking Deadline for Towering Heights Scheme

NEW DELHI: On Thursday, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) announced an extension of the booking period for its ‘DDA Towering Heights’ high-rise housing scheme in Karkardooma, East Delhi, as per an official order. The initial booking deadline was set for the end of March and was previously extended to the end of May. “Continuing from this, the booking period for flats under the scheme has now been extended to June 30. This provides a further opportunity for individual buyers and government agencies for bulk purchases of the available flats,” the order stated. Managed by NBCC, DDA’s Towering Heights is a…

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MCD to Seal Unauthorised Commercial Buildings in South Delhi

NEW DELHI: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) will begin sealing unauthorized commercial buildings in the South Zone starting Thursday, following a tragic fire that claimed the lives of 21 individuals, including 11 foreigners, at the Flourish Stay bed-and-breakfast hotel in Malviya Nagar on Wednesday. According to officials, the devastating fire occurred in a Lal Dora village area, involving a building first constructed in the 1980s and then rebuilt in 2012-13. The hotel primarily served patients visiting a nearby hospital. Officials indicated that of the 35 injured, 19 remain in critical condition across various hospitals in Delhi. They noted that…

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Delhi Home Minister: Seal Buildings Without Fire Safety NOC

NEW DELHI: In the wake of the Malviya Nagar fire that resulted in the loss of 21 lives, including 11 foreign nationals, Delhi Home Minister Ashish Sood announced on Wednesday that buildings lacking necessary fire safety measures and permits will be sealed. “We have decided to seal all structures that do not possess the required NOCs,” Sood stated after an emergency meeting led by Delhi LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu to assess the city’s fire safety protocols. The government will initiate a fire safety awareness campaign targeting residential buildings that do not require NOCs from the Delhi Fire Services, the minister…

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Delhi CM Orders MCD to Identify Illegal Constructions Post-Saket

Rekha Gupta NEW DELHI: Following the recent Saket building collapse, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has instructed the MCD to compile a report on all illegal constructions throughout the city, officials reported on Tuesday. A multi-storey structure in Saidulajab area of Saket collapsed last week, resulting in six fatalities. The building accommodated a coaching institute, cafes, and offices, while construction was reportedly ongoing on the top floor at the time of the incident. “The Chief Minister has issued strict orders to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to conduct a thorough survey of buildings and pinpoint irregularities,” stated a senior official.…

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Delhi: MCD Marks 4,766 Unauthorised Buildings; 22 Demolished

NEW DELHI: In 2025, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi identified 4,766 unauthorized constructions across the city and issued 3,989 demolition orders, as per official reports. The civic body disclosed that demolition or sealing actions were undertaken against 3,294 properties under the provisions of the Delhi Municipal Corporation (DMC) Act. Of those, 22 structures were completely demolished, 2,249 were partially demolished, and 1,023 properties were sealed. This data pertains to properties that were formally booked by the civic body for unauthorized construction or violations of approved building plans and regulations. According to Section 343 of the DMC Act, the Municipal Corporation…