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Delhi civic body tears down 14 illegal structures, seals 1

NEW DELHI: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) took action on Wednesday, demolishing 14 unauthorized properties and sealing one as part of its ongoing efforts to address illegal construction citywide, according to officials. The civic body also issued 16 show-cause notices to property owners for unauthorized constructions, commencing legal proceedings under the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act. Officials noted that these actions were executed by the Building Department across various locations in the city as part of routine enforcement against violations of building regulations. Since June 1, the MCD has demolished a total of 681 unauthorized structures and sealed 398 others…

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Delhi Development Body Flats: Permissible Alterations with Conditions

Representative AI Image NEW DELHI: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has updated its policy on permissions and regularizations for modifications to flats. This allows owners of top-floor flats in low-rise housing blocks to construct specific permanent structures, under certain conditions. This marks the DDA’s first revision of its housing policy since 2007. The revised policy, developed in consultation with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, permits owners of flats in two-, three-, and four-story buildings to build permanent structures over areas created by enclosing courtyards or the resulting terrace from the floor below. The aim is to increase usable…

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Delhi: CIC Urges MCD to Share Residential Lift Plans Publicly

NEW DELHI: The Central Information Commission (CIC) has recommended that the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) actively publicize residential lift installation plans, building maps, approvals, and related records. The Commission emphasized that this information holds “recurring public relevance.” According to Information Commissioner Vinod Kumar Tiwari, this initiative will enhance transparency and decrease the need for individual RTI applications. The advice was issued under Section 25 of the RTI Act while addressing a case involving a delay in providing information about lift installations in a residential complex. The Commission highlighted that the information sought pertains to “permissions, sanctions, plans, and related…

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Delhi HC directs MCD on removing iron grilles in buildings

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court ruled Wednesday that it cannot issue orders on an “omnibus” plea concerning hazardous cage-like iron grille enclosures and illegal projections in residential buildings. These structures reportedly hinder evacuation and rescue efforts during emergencies. Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia stated, “It’s akin to asking for the eradication of poverty in India. Such broad requests are beyond our scope; the petition needs to provide specific instances.” The court directed the MCD commissioner to make an informed decision regarding a pending representation from the same petitioner. Petitioner Ashish Jain highlighted that frequent residential fire…

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Delhi Extends Property Tax Rebate Deadline to July 31

NEW DELHI: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has extended the deadline for property owners to secure a 10% rebate on the lump-sum payment of property tax for the fiscal year 2026-27 until July 31, officials announced on Tuesday. Delhi Mayor Pravesh Wahi stated that the extension aims to benefit more taxpayers, particularly those who were unable to pay their property tax by the original deadline. Initially, the rebate was available for payments made by June 30. Wahi emphasized that this decision is designed to ease the tax payment process for residents and promote timely payments of property taxes. “This…

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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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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 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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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 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.…