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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…

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Delhi’s Small Residential Buildings: No More Physical Inspections for Regularisation

NEW DELHI: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has eliminated the requirement for mandatory physical inspections for the regularization of residential buildings up to 105 square meters, officials announced on Wednesday. According to an official statement, this decision aims to simplify the building regularization process and mitigate delays in resolving pending cases. Under the updated system, property owners will no longer require a physical inspection by an engineer for regularization approval. Instead, applicants can submit a certified undertaking by an authorized architect along with an online fee. “This decision was made to reduce procedural obstacles and enhance citizen-friendliness in civic…

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Delhi body investigates Vivek Vihar building for norm violations

NEW DELHI: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has initiated an inquiry into potential violations of building bylaws following a devastating fire in a four-storey residential building in Vivek Vihar, which tragically resulted in nine fatalities on Sunday morning. “Officials have visited the site to investigate. We will take stringent action against any officials found negligent in approving the building plan,” stated mayor Pravesh Wahi. According to officials, the presence of grills on the rear side of the building significantly hindered rescue operations and contravened the purpose of open balconies as outlined in the Unified Building Bylaws 2016. “These balconies…

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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.…