Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal today announced the regularisation of Unauthorised Colonies of Delhi on ‘as is, where is’ basis.

 

Addressing a press conference in New Delhi today along with Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, he said that existing structures will be recognised, while future constructions must adhere strictly to Municipal Corporation norms.

 

The Minister stated that the people of Delhi have faced long-standing urban challenges, many of which remained unresolved due to a lack of coordination between agencies and governments in the past. He reaffirmed that the government remains committed to systematic and phased urban reforms for Delhi’s residents.

 

Welcoming the move, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said that with support from the central government, efforts are underway to transform these colonies into organised urban spaces. Mrs Gupta said that 700 crore rupees were allocated last year for the development of unauthorised colonies, while 800 crore have been earmarked in the current budget.