Delhi Residents Benefit from Simplified Property Registration Process

The central government has introduced a new policy to simplify property registration for residents of unauthorized colonies in Delhi. This revised 'as is where is' regularization policy eliminates the need for layout plans for existing buildings in most of these colonies. The Delhi government's Revenue Department will now directly issue ownership documents, expediting the process significantly. Starting April 24, residents can apply online through the PM-UDAY portal, with an estimated 5 million individuals set to benefit. The government aims to complete the issuance of ownership deeds within 45 days, providing much-needed relief to those awaiting legal ownership of their properties.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 7, 2026, 17:50 IST

New Property Registration Policy for Unauthorized Colonies

In a significant development for residents living in unauthorized colonies in Delhi, the central government has streamlined the property registration and ownership process. A new 'as is where is' regularization policy has been introduced, eliminating many of the previous complex requirements. One of the most notable changes is that residents are no longer required to provide layout plans for buildings that have already been constructed in 1,511 out of 1,731 unauthorized colonies.

According to the updated regulations, the Revenue Department of the Delhi government will now directly issue conveyance deeds, which serve as ownership documents, to the residents. Previously, this task was managed by the Delhi Development Authority (DDA). The announcement was made jointly by Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta during a press briefing. Gupta mentioned that residents can start submitting applications for ownership rights online via the PM-UDAY portal from April 24. It is anticipated that nearly 5 million residents will benefit from this new, simplified process.

Highlights of the Revised Policy:

No layout plan is necessary for existing structures in most unauthorized colonies.

Ownership deeds will be issued more quickly, with a target completion time of 45 days.

The relaxed 'as is where is' norms apply only to existing buildings; any new constructions will still need to obtain proper approvals from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi.

The PM-UDAY initiative was initiated in 2019 to grant ownership rights to individuals residing in unauthorized colonies, but it encountered numerous technical and procedural challenges. Up to now, only about 40,000 conveyance deeds have been issued under the previous system. The government is optimistic that these new, simplified regulations will expedite the process and provide essential relief to residents who have been waiting for years to secure legal ownership of their properties.