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Delhi to issue smart property cards in Lal Dora areas soon: CM

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: The Delhi government is surveying Lal Dora areas (village Abadi land) to create digital records, with plans to issue smart property cards to owners, addressing a longstanding issue, as stated by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday. Gupta noted that 48 villages are included in the SWAMITVA scheme, established through an agreement with the Survey of India. Surveys in 30 of these villages have been finalized, and their respective property cards have been developed. The government will provide SVAMITVA PVC property cards as per UIDAI standards. These cards will include data such as the Property…

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Delhi CM requests ₹100 crore for unauthorized colonies plan

NEW DELHI: Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has requested ₹100 crores from the Centre to expedite the implementation of the PM-UDAY scheme, aimed at granting property rights to residents of 1,511 unauthorized colonies in the national capital, as stated in a CMO release on Sunday. In a correspondence with Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal, the Chief Minister emphasized that the department will establish PM-UDAY (Pradhan Mantri Unauthorised Colonies in Delhi Awas Adhikar Yojana) cells across all 13 districts of Delhi, each supervised by an Additional District Magistrate (ADM). She highlighted a proposed allocation of ₹100 crores…

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Delhi CM Orders Probe into Stamp Duty Evasion via GPAs

NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has issued stringent orders to address the misuse of power of attorney aimed at avoiding stamp duty. She instructed that all power of attorney documents executed for non-blood relations be reviewed and decisions made by stamp collectors in Delhi within 30 days. This initiative is expected to mitigate revenue loss in immovable property registrations and tackle the land mafia along with irregular practices observed in sub-registrar offices, according to a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office. The General Power of Attorney (GPA) documents granted in favor of individuals outside immediate family (parents, spouses, children,…

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Deadline to Apply for Ownership in Delhi’s Unauthorised Colonies: Oct 31

NEW DELHI: The Delhi government has set October 31 as the deadline for filing applications for conveyance deeds and authorization slips necessary for property registry in unauthorized colonies. Officials have stated that no new applications will be accepted after this date. Recently, the revenue department reported only about 2,000 applications from residents of 1,511 unauthorized colonies seeking these documents. A public notice issued on Wednesday indicated that under the PM-UDAY Scheme (Pradhan Mantri Unauthorised Colonies Awas Adhikar Yojana), the cut-off for application submissions is October 31, 2026. Conveyance deeds are granted for developed properties on government land, while authorization slips…

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Delhi extends slum rehab cutoff from 2015 to 2025

NEW DELHI: In a long-awaited announcement that will benefit thousands of slum-dwellers, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta proclaimed on Tuesday that the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) has extended the cutoff date for the slum rehabilitation scheme from January 1, 2015, to January 1, 2025. This means all eligible slum clusters established in Delhi up to this new cutoff will qualify for rehabilitation benefits. “This historic decision aligns with the Delhi Slum and JJ Cluster Rehabilitation and Relocation Policy, 2026, recently approved by Home Minister Amit Shah. It is expected to enhance Prime Minister Modi’s commitment to uplift the impoverished,”…

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CM Finalizes Delhi Slum and JJ Cluster Rehab Policy

NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced the finalization of the Delhi Slum and JJ Cluster Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy, 2026, by the Centre and the Delhi government. Gupta stated that the first phase will involve rehabilitation projects for five JJ clusters, providing essential civic amenities such as schools, health centers, playgrounds, and anganwadi centers. In a late Tuesday night post on X, Gupta mentioned that the policy was concluded in a high-level meeting led by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. She also indicated that the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) will…

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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 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 to Revamp Property Registration, Modernize Offices: CM

NEW DELHI: The Delhi government is gearing up for a comprehensive transformation of the property registration system in the capital. The initiative aims to modernize Sub-Registrar offices, enhancing transparency and making them more citizen-friendly by reducing delays, corruption, and reliance on agents. On Saturday, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta instructed officials to implement significant reforms across all Sub-Registrar offices to ensure that citizens can register properties smoothly, without unnecessary obstacles. The government’s objective is to turn these offices into effective service centers providing timely and hassle-free services. Recently, the Chief Minister held a high-level meeting with senior officials to discuss the…

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Delhi CM: Master Plan 2041 Set for Quick Approval

NEW DELHI: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Saturday that Delhi’s Master Plan 2041 is expected to gain approval soon, during her government’s one-year report presentation in the south Delhi Lok Sabha constituency. In attendance were South Delhi MP Ramvir Singh Bidhuri and MLA Kailash Gahlot. Gupta emphasized the anticipation among residents for the new Master Plan, which aims to steer the capital’s development. The previous Master Plan 2021, which dictated land use and infrastructure in Delhi, has expired, resulting in a policy void for extended urban planning. The upcoming Master Plan 2041, in development for several years, is projected…