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Delhi speeds up construction of fifth C&D waste plant in Tehkhand

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has intensified efforts to establish its fifth construction-and-demolition waste processing facility in Tehkhand. The selected agency is set to take control of the seven-acre site on January 1. A corporation official mentioned, “After that, it will take about a year for the agency to complete the setup and become fully operational, pending all necessary permissions.” The initiative will encompass the collection, transportation, processing, and disposal of waste from the corporation’s central and southern zones. Initially, the concessionaire will handle up to 1,000 tonnes of waste daily, with plans to increase…

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Delhi fines construction sites ₹33.95 lakh for GRAP-IV violations

NEW DELHI: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has imposed fines totaling ₹33.95 lakh on construction sites over the last week for breaching guidelines outlined in the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) aimed at reducing air pollution, officials announced on Saturday. The MCD stated that construction and demolition activities are strictly banned in Delhi during the GRAP-IV phase, following directions by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) and orders from the National Green Tribunal (NGT). Enforcement teams from the MCD conducted inspections across all zones, verifying 1,792 construction sites and issuing 771 fines where violations were identified. In November,…

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Delhi HC fines ‘serial litigant’ for multiple construction pleas

NEW DELHI: On Thursday, the Delhi High Court imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 on a ‘serial litigant’ who had filed multiple petitions related to illegal construction in the national capital but failed to follow up on them. This decision was made by Justice Mini Pushkarna while reviewing the fifth writ petition from the same litigant concerning illegal construction in the RK Puram area. The judge noted a pattern of filing without follow-through. In an order dated December 2, the court stated, “It is evident that the petitioner is a serial litigant and has submitted a number of writ petitions…

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Residents question uneven enforcement of Delhi’s Building Bylaws

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: Local residents are voicing concerns regarding the selective enforcement of the Unified Building Bylaws (UBBL), claiming it results in “absurd sanctions” for structures sanctioned by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). They argue that inconsistencies in the guidelines and their interpretation are distorting zonal planning, compromising privacy, increasing fire risks between adjacent properties, and exacerbating noise issues. For example, properties larger than 500 square meters are mandated to have a six-meter setback at the front and three meters on the remaining sides. However, applicants can obtain approval for smaller plots (250-500 square meters) to utilize…

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Delhi to install CCTV at 524 sites to curb construction dumping

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: In a bid to combat illegal dumping of construction and demolition (C&D) waste in public areas, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) will install CCTV cameras at 524 sites across 12 city zones. The Shahdara South zone will host the highest concentration, with 113 locations. Officials discussed the issue at a recent meeting where the Public Works Department (PWD) agreed to provide the cameras, although PWD has not made any comments regarding this decision. “The installation of these cameras will help identify repeat offenders and impose penalties. While our teams conduct inspections, it’s challenging to…

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SC Rejects Request to De-Seal Commercial Properties in Delhi

NEW DELHI: On Friday, the Supreme Court dismissed a request to de-seal a commercial property located in New Rajinder Nagar Market, Delhi. A bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran issued the order in response to a longstanding environmental public interest litigation (PIL) initiated by MC Mehta in 1985. Justice Chandran, authoring the judgment, rejected the de-sealing request but ordered the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to conduct a new inspection, identify any non-compoundable violations, and outline conversion and penalty fees. The court indicated that the applicant could regularize the property by eliminating illegal constructions…

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Delhi Cuts Water, Power at Signature View Apartments Over Eviction

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has ceased the electricity and water supply to Signature View Apartments after the court-imposed deadline expired, leaving approximately 51 residents still in the building, according to officials on Monday. Located in North Delhi’s Mukherjee Nagar, this housing complex, constructed between 2007 and 2009 and allocated under a Delhi Development Authority (DDA) scheme by 2011-12, has significantly deteriorated structurally over the years. “We urge the remaining residents to vacate the premises as soon as possible,” stated Amrendra Singh Rakesh, President of the Resident Welfare Association (RWA). He noted that many…

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SC Declines Plea on Delhi HC Ruling in Signature View Case

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content: NEW DELHI: On Friday, the Supreme Court declined to consider a petition that challenged a Delhi High Court ruling stating that there would be no halt to the demolition of the Signature View Apartments in Mukherjee Nagar, New Delhi. The petition was presented to a bench comprising Justices Sanjay Kumar and Alok Aradhe, seeking a suspension of the interim order issued by a division bench of the high court on September 17. The Signature View Apartments are part of a multi-storey residential project initiated by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) in 2010.…

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Signature View Apartments asks 91 families to leave flats

NEW DELHI: The Resident Welfare Association (RWA) of Signature View Apartments in Mukherjee Nagar is urging the remaining 91 families to vacate their flats promptly to enable the demolition and reconstruction of the complex. According to RWA president Amrendra Kumar Rakesh, most residents have already moved out, and efforts are being made to clear the remaining units. “We are requesting the remaining residents to vacate their homes at the earliest possible to expedite the floor area ratio (FAR) clearance process,” Rakesh stated. Despite this, the RWA noted that some residents are hesitant to leave due to worries about the FAR…

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Delhi extends property tax amnesty scheme by 3 months with fees

NEW DELHI: The MCD has announced a three-month extension for its Sumpattikar Niptaan Yojana (SUNIYO) 2025-26, now valid until December 31, officials reported on Friday. This one-time property tax amnesty scheme was originally set to expire on September 30. While the terms and conditions will remain unchanged, a 2% late fee on the principal tax amount will apply for payments made between October 1 and December 31. Since its launch on June 1, SUNIYO has drawn in 1.16 lakh taxpayers, generating Rs 370.27 crore in revenue. Notably, 65,874 new taxpayers have paid property tax for the first time through SUNIYO,…