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Delhi is set to begin the regularisation of properties in unauthorised colonies from April 24 under the PM-UDAY scheme, covering 1,511 colonies. The revised framework removes earlier requirements such as approved layout plans and adopts an as-is, where-is approach to speed up approvals. A defined processing timeline has also been introduced to improve efficiency. The move is expected to benefit a large number of residents by granting legal ownership rights and enabling access to basic services, while also supporting better planning and integration of these colonies into the formal urban system.
The process for regularising properties in Delhi’s unauthorised colonies will begin from April 24, allowing residents to apply for legal ownership through an online system managed by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi. The rollout applies to cases where ownership documents such as conveyance deeds or authorisation slips have already been issued under earlier phases. Advertisement
The decision follows the Centre’s approval to regularise 1,511 out of 1,731 identified unauthorised colonies under the Pradhan Mantri Unauthorised Colonies in Delhi Awas Adhikar Yojana (PM-UDAY). Around 45 lakh residents are expected to benefit from this exercise, which aims to address a long-standing issue of unclear property titles in the national capital.
A key change in the revised policy is the adoption of an as-is, where-is approach. This means properties will be regularised in their current condition without requiring approved layout plans or adherence to strict planning norms that had delayed earlier efforts. Officials indicated that the earlier requirement of layout approvals had been one of the main reasons for slow progress since the scheme was launched.
The government has also introduced a fixed timeline to improve processing. Applications will undergo GIS-based verification within seven days, followed by a 15-day window for applicants to address any deficiencies. Once cleared, ownership documents are expected to be issued within 45 days, bringing more predictability to the process.
Land use in these colonies will be treated as residential. However, small convenience shops operating within defined size limits will be permitted, recognising the mixed-use nature of these neighbourhoods. This is expected to reduce ambiguity for residents running small commercial activities from their homes.
At the same time, certain areas will remain outside the scope of regularisation. Colonies located on forest land, near protected monuments, in ridge areas, and in floodplains have been excluded. Some high-income colonies that do not meet eligibility conditions are also not part of the list.
The move builds on the PM-UDAY scheme launched in 2019, which aimed to grant ownership rights based on documents such as general power of attorney, agreement to sell, and other informal property records. Despite this, progress remained limited over the years due to procedural delays, lack of clarity, and low participation.
With the removal of key bottlenecks and simplification of norms, authorities expect a higher number of applications in this phase. The regularisation is also likely to improve access to bank financing, property transactions, and civic services, as residents receive legally recognised ownership documents.
Source PTI
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