The Union government has announced a major update to the regularization policy for 1,511 unauthorized colonies in Delhi. Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta shared the details on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. This move aims to simplify property registration and construction rules for about 50 lakh residents living in these areas. The revised policy follows an as is where is approach to reduce paperwork for homeowners.
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Simplified Rules for Property Registration
One of the biggest changes in the new policy is the removal of the requirement to submit a layout plan for buildings that are already constructed. Residents can now apply for regularization using building plans made by any architect registered with the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). This change makes the process faster and more affordable for the common man. The policy covers residential buildings and small commercial shops up to 20 square meters in size.
Key Dates and Administrative Changes
| Task | Update Details |
|---|---|
| Policy Date | Announced on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 |
| Portal Transfer | PM-UDAY portal moves to Revenue Dept on April 24 |
| Portal Management | Delhi Revenue Department replaces DDA for portal operations |
| Issuance | Revenue Dept to issue conveyance deeds and authorization slips |
| Monitoring | MCD to conduct drone surveys for new constructions |
Approval for New Construction and Monitoring
While old buildings get relief, all new constructions in these colonies will now require mandatory approval from the MCD. The Municipal Corporation will conduct regular drone surveys to identify any new building activity and check for violations. CM Rekha Gupta described this as the first step towards planned development in the city. However, colonies located in the O Zone, forest areas, or ridge land are still excluded from this scheme and will not be regularized under the current framework.
