The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has intensified its enforcement drive against dangerous buildings, unauthorised constructions and violations of the Master Plan of Delhi and Building Bye-Laws across all 12 zones of the national capital.
As part of the intensive enforcement exercise carried out on September 9, MCD undertook 34 demolition actions across the city. The civic body also sealed 17 properties, issued 22 show-cause notices and passed four demolition orders.
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Key Highlights
Important points readers should notice.
Issue/Event: Enforcement against dangerous buildings and unauthorised construction
Location: All 12 MCD zones, Delhi
Authority/Organisation: Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD)
Action Taken: Demolitions, property sealing, show-cause notices and demolition orders
Impact: Increased scrutiny of building violations and PG properties across the national capital
The enforcement action follows another round of operations conducted on Tuesday, when MCD demolished 17 properties and sealed five others for violations of the Master Plan of Delhi and Building Bye-Laws.
The intensified action comes alongside a major survey of paying guest (PG) buildings across Delhi, focusing on properties where PG facilities are operational.
According to MCD, approximately 1,243 buildings operating as PG facilities have been identified so far. These properties are estimated to accommodate nearly 24,000 occupants.
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Why This Matters
The enforcement drive directly concerns building safety, unauthorised construction and compliance with Delhi's planning and building regulations. The PG survey also brings a large number of residential properties and their occupants under civic scrutiny.
The survey is continuing across the national capital, with directions issued for the exercise to be completed by September 10.
The civic body's latest enforcement measures are aimed at identifying violations and taking action against structures that may pose safety concerns or breach applicable planning and building regulations.
