In a pleasant surprise in election year, the BJP ruled North Delhi Municipal Corporation has cleared decks for regularisation of unauthorised constructions. The civic body has decided to launch a self-assessment scheme for regularisation of unauthorised construction already carried out by the public to the extent as permissible in respect of ground coverage, FAR and height according to the Master Plan-2021.
The decision was taken in the standing committee meeting recently. It is being touted as counter to the Delhi Government’s decision of regularisation of unauthorised colonies in the Capital.
As per the decision, a property would only be required to produce a set of documents with self-assessment of the portion which is sought to be regularised. “According to the scheme, the applicant should be asked to ensure that the file contains several requisite documents such as: two sets of plan of existing construction, duly signed by owner and registered architect; copy of ownership documents, self-attested, supported by an indemnity bond, structural stability certificate of structural engineer; certificate of registered architect that building conforms to the development control norms as per Master Plan-2021,” the circular issued in this regard said.
Standing Committee Chairman Ram Kishan SInghal said the applicant shall be required to demolish the unauthorised construction, which does not fall within the ambit of permissible limit as per MPD-2021. “After the filing of documentations the corporation will allot a separate file number to the applicant. Also a separate register will be maintained by the corporation to keep record of such cases. The executive engineer shall maintain a direct supervision of the register,” Singhal said.
As per the circular, the applicant will have to file an affidavit that the said property does not encroach upon the private or public land. “The owner has also to file an affidavit that the unauthorised construction which does not fulfill the provisions of MPD has been demolished. Requisite NOC from concerned agencies like ASI, Delhi Metro and others will be mandatory if applicable,” it read.
Singhal said in order to make the scheme a success, and dispel any ambiguity, the various procedures have been devised which the zonal building departments would strictly abide by. “With this move, the sale of properties in the area will gain momentum and in turn will benefit public at large in sale and purchase of properties,” he added.