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Delhi: MCD Begins Survey on Misuse of Residential Premises Following SC Directions

  • by- Zaid
  • Apr 25, 2026
Following Supreme Court directions, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi has initiated a comprehensive exercise to identify the misuse of residential premises for non-residential purposes across the city.
Delhi: MCD Begins Survey on Misuse of Residential Premises Following SC Directions

New Delhi, April 25: The apex court, in its order issued in early April, impleaded municipal corporations of all capital cities, including MCD, as party respondents and directed them to carry out a detailed inquiry.

Survey Scope

  • All residential colonies (including unauthorised and regularised colonies)

  • Group housing societies and plotted developments

  • Areas falling within MCD limits

  • Isolated pockets geographically surrounded by MCD jurisdictions

Process

  • Zonal deputy commissioners to conduct time-bound field inspections

  • Zone-wise lists of violations to be prepared

  • Data must be accurate and backed by proper records

  • Compiled reports to be submitted to additional commissioner (engineering) within seven days

  • Final affidavit to be personally affirmed by MCD Commissioner Sanjeev Khirwar

Accountability

  • Responsibility to be fixed in cases of omission or incorrect reporting

  • Any delay or laxity will be viewed seriously

Reaction

Delhi BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor said the time period given was too short to cover the entire city, and that officials need to understand the background thoroughly.