The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has removed the requirement for physical inspections in the regularisation process of small residential buildings, aiming to simplify approvals and reduce delays for property owners. The move applies to residential plots up to 100 square metres.

According to officials, property owners seeking regularisation will now be able to complete the process through self-certification and online documentation without mandatory site visits by civic officials. The decision is expected to improve transparency, reduce procedural delays, and make the approval process more efficient.

Authorities stated that the revised system will help minimise direct interaction between applicants and officials while promoting digital governance and faster processing of applications. The initiative is also expected to reduce the administrative burden on MCD departments handling regularisation requests.

The policy mainly targets smaller residential properties and aims to provide relief to homeowners facing delays due to inspection-related procedures. However, officials clarified that random checks and action against false declarations may still continue to ensure compliance with building norms.

Key Highlights

• MCD removes physical inspections for small building regularisation
• Policy applies to residential plots up to 100 sq. metres
• Property owners can use self-certification process
• Applications to be processed through online documentation
• Move aims to:
  • reduce delays
  • improve transparency
  • simplify approvals
  • promote digital governance
• Fewer direct interactions with officials expected
• Random verification checks may still continue
• Authorities warn against false declarations and violations
• Decision expected to benefit small property owners across Delhi

Industry experts believe the move could improve ease of compliance for homeowners while accelerating digitisation and efficiency in Delhi’s urban property administration system.