The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has intensified its crackdown on illegal constructions and building violations across the city, demolishing 217 properties and sealing 237 establishments since June 5 in the wake of the Malviya Nagar hotel fire incident.
According to officials, the civic body on Monday demolished 14 properties and sealed 25 establishments, taking the cumulative figures for the month-long enforcement drive to 217 demolitions and 237 sealings.
The MCD has also issued 330 show-cause notices for unauthorised constructions, 151 sealing show-cause notices, and 91 demolition orders during the period.
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Meanwhile, inspections conducted by the Revenue Department have crossed 773 sites between June 5 and June 15. On Monday alone, 29 locations were inspected across Delhi, with authorities issuing fresh notices and identifying additional violations.
The report said four notices were issued in North district following inspections. A joint inspection was conducted in New Delhi district, while violations detected in South West district were communicated to the MCD’s Najafgarh Zone for further action.
In South East district, an inspected site was found to be an illegal construction and the MCD was directed to take action as per rules. Field visits were also conducted in South district.
The report further said three notices were issued in South district, four notices each in North East and North districts, and five notices each in Central and West districts following the day’s inspections.
Why Crackdown On Illegal Buildings?
The enforcement drive was launched in the wake of a series of tragedies in the city linked to civic infrastructure failures, violations of fire safety norms and corruption.
The officials said the campaign is being carried out across Delhi to curb illegal constructions and ensure compliance with building regulations and safety standards, adding that strict action against violators will continue.
June 5–15 Action Taken So Far:
- 217 properties demolished
- 237 establishments sealed
- 773 inspections conducted
- 330 unauthorised construction notices issued
- 151 sealing show-cause notices issued
- 91 demolition orders passed
(With inputs from PTI)