New Delhi: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) carried out 49 demolition actions and sealed 15 properties over October 13 and 14 as part of its continuing city-wide enforcement drive against unauthorised construction, dangerous buildings and violations of building regulations.
The two-day figures comprise 26 demolition actions and eight properties sealed on October 14, following 23 demolition actions and seven properties sealed on October 13, according to the corporation.
MCD said the enforcement drive extends across all 12 municipal zones and is intended to ensure compliance with the Master Plan of Delhi (MPD), Building Bye-Laws and other applicable regulations while safeguarding public safety.
Paharganj, Karol Bagh Among Areas Covered
Major demolition actions on October 14 took place in Paharganj, Sidhipura and Karol Bagh, as well as Nimri Colony, among other locations across Delhi.
The corporation said these actions formed part of its sustained effort to check unauthorised construction and address violations of building regulations.
The eight properties sealed during the October 14 exercise were found to be in violation of applicable building norms, according to MCD.
Field Officials Directed to Maintain Vigilance
MCD has directed field officials to maintain strict vigilance within their respective areas and take appropriate action against identified violations under the applicable provisions of the Master Plan, Building Bye-Laws and other regulations.
The corporation reiterated that unauthorised construction and breaches of building norms would not be permitted within its jurisdiction. Enforcement against identified violations would continue in accordance with prescribed rules and procedures, it said.
The ongoing drive will remain active across all 12 zones, covering action against unauthorised construction, dangerous buildings and other violations that may pose a threat to public safety.
