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Only 15 residents in Delhi’s unauthorised colonies have applied for ownership rights under the central government’s property rights scheme, while no applications have been received for house regularisation, according to official data released in the past week. The scheme, aimed at granting legal ownership through conveyance deeds, covers over 1,700 colonies and seeks to formalise property titles. Despite its scale, uptake has remained limited due to procedural complexities, documentation gaps and lack of clarity on regularisation norms. Authorities have indicated that awareness efforts and process simplification may be required to improve participation in the programme.
The Delhi government stated in the past week that only 15 applications have been received for ownership rights in unauthorised colonies under the ongoing property regularisation framework, while no applications have been submitted for house regularisation, indicating limited uptake of the scheme aimed at formalising property ownership. Advertisement
The initiative, introduced by the central government, seeks to grant legal ownership rights to residents of more than 1,700 unauthorised colonies in the national capital through the issuance of conveyance deeds. The framework is intended to provide legal recognition to properties that have historically remained outside the formal planning system.
Officials indicated that the low number of applications reflects challenges faced by residents in navigating the procedural requirements. These include documentation constraints, verification processes, and the need to establish clear ownership records in areas where transactions have often taken place informally over extended periods.
The process requires applicants to submit property-related documents, including proof of possession and supporting records, along with payment of prescribed charges based on property size and location. Authorities have noted that discrepancies in legacy documents and lack of standardised records have contributed to delays in application submissions.
The absence of applications for house regularisation suggests that residents may be awaiting further clarity on guidelines governing structural compliance, penalties and approval mechanisms. Officials indicated that additional communication and awareness campaigns may be necessary to address uncertainties and improve participation levels.
The scheme is designed to integrate unauthorised colonies into the formal urban framework by enabling access to basic civic services, institutional finance, and legal safeguards associated with property ownership. However, its effectiveness depends on the pace of adoption and the ability of implementing agencies to streamline approval processes.
Authorities stated that steps are being considered to simplify procedures, enhance digital application systems and provide on-ground support to residents. The focus remains on improving accessibility while ensuring compliance with planning norms and regulatory requirements.
The limited response so far highlights the gap between policy intent and implementation at the ground level, with stakeholders indicating that procedural ease and documentation support will be critical to achieving broader coverage under the scheme.
Source - PTI
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