Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta says ‘1,531 colonies will be regularized under new housing scheme’

New Delhi: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has praised the central government for regularizing unauthorized colonies in Delhi under the PM-UDAY scheme on an “as is, status quo” basis, stating that the new framework allows regularization of 1,531 colonies without layout plan approval. Further, she mentioned that all plots and buildings within these colonies will be considered residential. She further mentioned at a press conference at the National Media Center on Tuesday that tax officials will conduct a joint investigation within a strict timetable. The DDA-GIS survey will be completed within 7 days, deficiencies will be resolved within 15 days and the transfer deed will be issued within 45 days. She also pointed out that out of 1,731 unauthorized colonies, 511 are being regularized immediately. “…In 2019, the government launched the PM-UDAY scheme for unauthorized colonies in Delhi. Under this scheme, residents were given ownership transfers and mortgages. Around 40,000 transfer deeds and authorization orders have been issued so far, but technical issues have slowed down progress, especially in layout plan approvals. A major step has now been taken thanks to the intervention of the Prime Minister and the Urban Ministry. About 5 million residents of Delhi live in unauthorized colonies, including about 1 million families. The new plan allows for the regularization of 1,531 colonies without layout plan approval. All plots and buildings will be considered residential,” CM Gupta said. “The approval process has been streamlined: it is now handled by the Delhi Revenue Department with ADM level officials as the single point approval authority. The investigation will be conducted jointly by tax officials and a strict timetable has been set. DDA-GIS conducts investigation within 7 days, resolves defects within 15 days and issues transfer deed within 45 days. Of the 1,731 unauthorized colonies, 511 are being regularized immediately. The remaining excluded colonies are those located in restricted areas, such as ridge areas, ozone-sensitive areas or near protected monuments. The authorization certificate will be issued by MCD…” CM Gupta added. Earlier, the central government launched the Pradhan Mantri Unauthorized Colony Awas Adhikar Yojana (PM-UDAY) in Delhi in 2019, granting title to residents. However, progress by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has been chronically slow. So, in a major shift, the government has now approved the regularization of these colonies on a “status quo, status quo” basis. Under this principle, existing buildings are accepted in their current form and granted legal status. Union Housing Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said this move will bring major relief to small traders as small shops with an area of ​​up to 20 square meters will also be regularized under certain conditions. The application process is set to begin on April 24 and will feature an expedited timetable that includes a seven-day GIS survey, 15 days to rectify application deficiencies and a strict 45-day conveyancing deed deadline. “Under the guidance of Hon’ble Prime Minister @narendramodi ji, a new chapter for the dignity and rights of residents of unauthorized colonies in Delhi begins today. Under the PM-UDAY scheme, out of the total 1,731 unauthorized colonies, 1,511 are being regularized on an ‘as is, where’ basis without making layout plans mandatory. Additionally, land use for all plots and buildings will be treated as residential and only existing land will be regularized. Building structures will be regularized on an ‘as is, where’ basis. In order to alleviate the difficulties of small traders, small shops under 20 square meters will also be standardized with conditions. The application process will begin on April 24, with a seven-day timeline for the GIS survey, a 15-day process for rectification of application deficiencies, and a 45-day deadline for issuance of the transfer deed. ”