The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has intensified its enforcement drive against dangerous buildings, unauthorized constructions and violations of the Master Plan of Delhi and Building Bye-Laws across all 12 zones of the city.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to take action against illegal structures in several parts of the National Capital following the Satya Niketan building collapse incident.
She has ordered inspections of paying guest accommodation across Delhi, directing the officials to check for unauthorised construction and examine building records.
As part of the intensive enforcement exercise carried out today, 34 demolition actions were undertaken across all 12 zones of MCD.
In addition, 17 properties were sealed, 22 show-cause notices were issued and 4 demolition orders were passed. MCD had also carried out enforcement action yesterday, during which 17 properties were demolished, and 5 other properties were sealed for violations of the Master Plan of Delhi and Building Bye-Laws.
Under a massive survey of PG buildings across the national capital, approximately 1243 buildings where PG facilities are operational have been identified, accommodating approximately 24,000 occupants.
The survey exercise is continuing across Delhi, and directions have been issued to complete the survey by tomorrow.