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MCD Intensifies Crackdown: 29 Demolitions, 10 Properties Sealed Across Delhi
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News18•29-09-2026, 19:15
MCD Intensifies Crackdown: 29 Demolitions, 10 Properties Sealed Across Delhi
- •The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) continued its city-wide enforcement drive against dangerous buildings, unauthorized constructions, and violations of the Master Plan of Delhi (MPD) and Building Bye-Laws.
- •Strict enforcement actions are being undertaken across all 12 zones of the Corporation to ensure compliance with building norms and safeguard public safety.
- •Today's intensive enforcement exercise resulted in 29 demolition actions, 10 sealed properties, and seven demolition orders issued for various violations.
- •Major demolition actions were carried out in areas including Hari Nagar, Tagore Garden Extension, Vikas Puri, Sitapuri, Keshavpuram, Gandhi Nagar, and Old Seemapuri.
- •The MCD reiterated its zero-tolerance policy towards unauthorized construction and violations, directing field officials to maintain strict vigilance.
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The Municipal Corporation of Delhi carried out 29 demolition actions, sealed 10 properties, and issued seven demolition orders across all 12 zones for building norm violations. Major actions occurred in locations including Hari Nagar, Tagore Garden Extension, and Vikas Puri.
The enforcement drive was intensified following the September 6 collapse of a building housing a paying guest accommodation in Satya Niketan, which resulted in the deaths of seven people.
The ongoing enforcement drive targets dangerous buildings, unauthorised constructions, and violations of the Master Plan of Delhi and Building Bye-Laws. Field officials maintain strict vigilance to ensure compliance across all 12 zones of the Corporation.
