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Delhi: 15 Seek Ownership in Unauthorised Colonies; No House Regularisations

NEW DELHI: Following the launch of the SWAGAM portal by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) for the regularization of 1,511 unauthorized colonies, officials announced on Friday that 15 residents have applied for ownership rights. However, no applications have been submitted for house regularization through the portal as of yet. Officials clarified that the 15 applications received by Wednesday were for ownership rights via the Delhi government’s Pradhan Mantri Unauthorised Colonies in Delhi Awas Adhikar Yojana (PM-UDAY) portal. “The data on the portal is real-time. We haven’t received any applications for regularization so far,” an official stated. As per the…

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Delhi MCD Starts Survey on Residential Premises Misuse

NEW DELHI: In response to directives from the Supreme Court, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has launched a thorough initiative to pinpoint instances of residential properties being misused for non-residential purposes throughout the city. The Supreme Court’s order, issued in early April, involved municipal corporations from all capital cities, including the MCD, and mandated a thorough inquiry within their respective jurisdictions. MCD Commissioner Sanjeev Khirwar has directed all zonal deputy commissioners to conduct a targeted survey aimed at identifying residential areas that are currently being utilized for commercial or other non-residential activities. This survey will encompass all residential colonies,…

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DDA Awaits CBI Nod to Begin Signature View Demolition

Signature View Apartments NEW DELHI: The redevelopment of the Signature View Apartments is expected to face further delays as the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is still awaiting clearance from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to initiate the demolition of the buildings located in Mukherjee Nagar, north Delhi. Designated as structurally unsafe in 2023, the residential complex, built by the DDA, is set for demolition and redevelopment. The CBI is currently investigating allegations of corruption and irregularities related to the construction of these towers and has instructed the DDA to postpone demolition until it gathers necessary evidence from the site.…

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Delhi MCD to Survey Residential Properties for Commercial Use

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…

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Delhi’s Property Tax Collection Exceeds ₹3,100 Crore in FY26

NEW DELHI: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has reported a 46% increase in property tax collection for the fiscal year 2025-26, attributing this rise to enhanced compliance, enforcement initiatives, and the property amnesty scheme. According to a statement from the civic body released on Wednesday, property tax collections rose by 46.12% to Rs 3,116.62 crore in FY26, compared to Rs 2,132.89 crore in the previous year. The number of taxpayers has grown by 19.36%, reaching 1,352,562 in 2025-26, up from 1,133,161 the prior year, the statement noted. The majority of the revenue came from the property tax amnesty scheme,…

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Delhi extends property tax amnesty deadline to April 30

NEW DELHI: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has extended the deadline for the Property Tax Amnesty Scheme 2025-26 to April 30, as announced by the Delhi Mayor on Tuesday. Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh stated that the extension was granted due to the positive response from the public, allowing more taxpayers to resolve their outstanding dues under the Sumpattikar Niptaan Yojana (SUNIYO) scheme. He encouraged property owners and occupiers to take advantage of this “golden opportunity” to settle their liabilities without incurring interest or penalties. The mayor confirmed that the scheme will not be extended beyond April 30. Under SUNIYO, taxpayers…

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NGT Alerts MCD Over ‘Unauthorized’ Yamuna Floodplain Construction

NEW DELHI: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has requested responses from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), Delhi Development Authority (DDA), and others regarding a petition that claims unauthorized construction on the floodplain of the Yamuna River. The tribunal was addressing a letter petition from a Wazirabad village resident, who alleges that a multi-storeyed building is being constructed in the Majnu ka Tila area on the floodplain. A bench led by NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava and expert member A Senthil Vel stated in an order dated February 5 that the petition raises “significant issues” concerning adherence to environmental regulations.…

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Survey Nearby Buildings of Heritage Sites: Delhi HC

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has instructed authorities to undertake a thorough survey of all buildings situated near the city’s heritage sites to ensure compliance with established regulations. A bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia recently directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to conduct this survey while addressing several petitions highlighting potential violations surrounding heritage structures throughout the capital. The court acknowledged that the petitions raised significant issues regarding the preservation of the character and integrity of heritage properties. It pointed out that construction activities near these sites can often alter their visual and…

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Delhi’s property tax amnesty scheme extended to Feb 28

NEW DELHI: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi announced on Monday that it has extended its property tax amnesty program, ‘SUNIYO,’ until February 28, 2026. Officials have encouraged property owners throughout the capital to step forward and clear their outstanding dues, as the late fee will remain unchanged at 5%. Under the Sumpattikar Niptaan Yojana (SUNIYO), taxpayers can receive a complete waiver of property tax, interest, and penalties for all years before 2020-21, provided they pay the principal tax for the current fiscal year (2025-26) and the previous five years. Delhi Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh described this as a golden opportunity,…

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Delhi’s Property Tax Collection Hits Record ₹2,700 Crore

NEW DELHI: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has achieved a record property tax collection, exceeding Rs 2,700 crore by December 31 for the 2025-26 financial year. This represents a significant increase of approximately 45% compared to the same period last year, according to officials’ statements made on Saturday. Officials noted that this growth was accompanied by a notable rise in the taxpayer base. The number of registered property taxpayers grew from 10.31 lakh in 2024-25 to 12.43 lakh this year, reflecting an increase of nearly 21%. Civic officials attributed this surge to enhanced taxpayer engagement, stricter enforcement, and favorable…