New Delhi: As of March 1, around 4.75 lakh residents living in unauthorized colonies in Delhi have applied to the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) for ownership rights under the PM Uday Yojana (Pradhan Mantri – Unauthorised Colonies in Delhi Awas Yojana). While progress has been made with 56,306 cases already resolved, and conveyance deeds and authorization slips issued in 22,034 cases, many applications are still in various stages of processing, according to officials.
Despite DDA’s efforts to encourage participation in the scheme, which was launched four years ago and targets nearly 40 lakh people residing in 12.5 lakh houses and 1,731 unauthorized colonies, the response has not been as expected. Residents have cited difficulties in meeting the scheme’s requirements, such as providing a power of attorney. Additionally, while the scheme grants ownership rights, it does not offer other benefits, such as permission to demolish and reconstruct houses or approval for building plans.
Sushil Chaddha, a resident of Chandra Vihar, Nilothi, mentioned that he attempted to apply under the scheme but found the registration fee to be exorbitant. He questioned the rationale behind high fees, especially in areas where no development has occurred and land costs are low.
Than Singh Yadav from Delhi Panchayat Sangh highlighted the challenges faced by residents, including banks’ reluctance to provide loans for properties in unauthorized colonies and high home loan rates offered by private banks. These factors, along with increased registration fees, are discouraging people from registering their properties.
To address some of these issues, officials have recently simplified the standard operating procedure and requirements for applying under the scheme. They clarified that conveyance deeds and houses constructed using stone slabs would be accepted. Additionally, 150 “mitras” have been appointed to educate residents about the scheme’s benefits and application process.
While authorisation slips provided under the scheme do not immediately enable the approval of building plans, officials see them as a step toward providing better infrastructure in unauthorized colonies. They aim to implement the master plan and building bylaws to improve sewer systems, green areas, and roads.
The Road Network Plans (RNPs) for Khirki Extension, Saroop Nagar Extension, and East Azad Nagar have been prepared and uploaded for public feedback, with the aim of regularizing over 1,700 unauthorized colonies. More colonies will be covered under the RNP scheme in the future.
In conclusion, while progress has been made in the regularization of unauthorized colonies in Delhi, challenges remain, including high registration fees, banking constraints, and the need for better infrastructure. Officials are working to simplify the process and improve infrastructure to benefit residents in these areas.
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