Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal disclosed the regularization of 1,511 “unauthorised colonies” in Delhi, benefiting 45 lakh migrant residents. These colonies, developed over the past few decades in violation of building regulations, will now receive legal recognition. The move enables residents to access benefits under the PM Uday Yojana, including property loans and permissions for lawful construction.
The Minister emphasized that existing structures in these colonies will be acknowledged, while future constructions must comply with Municipal Corporation norms. Notably, the regularization excludes colonies in non-confirming areas, green zones like the Delhi Ridge, or areas near monuments breaching archaeological provisions. This decision fulfills a key electoral promise of the Bharatiya Janata Party for Delhi, benefiting over 10 lakh migrant families primarily from Purvanchal, Uttarakhand, and other northern regions.
Manohar Lal highlighted streamlined processes for inspection and conveyance deeds handover, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s directives. The Delhi Revenue Department will now handle formalities, reducing the involvement of other agencies. Additionally, the circle rates of the Delhi government will apply for documentation across all colonies. The move aims to address long-standing urban challenges faced by Delhi’s populace, emphasizing the government’s commitment to systematic urban reforms.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta expressed gratitude to PM Modi for the relief provided to residents of the 1,511 colonies. She outlined the application timeline, including a seven-day GIS survey, a 15-day period for addressing application deficiencies, and a 45-day deadline for issuing conveyance deeds. Gupta highlighted the collaborative efforts of the Central and Delhi governments in eliminating obstacles to ensure timely rights allocation to millions of families, including the regularization of small shops up to 20 square meters.
