MCD Directs Citywide Survey on Misuse of Residential Properties After Supreme Court's Order:

The MCD has ordered a citywide survey to identify and report residential properties being illegally used for commercial purposes, following directions from the Supreme Court.

MCD to Identify Commercial Activities in Residential Areas

Saloni Kumari

Apr 25, 2026

Last update on Apr 25, 2026

MCD Directs Citywide Survey on Misuse of Residential Properties After Supreme Court's Order The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has issued an Order No. 148/COM/MCD/2026, dated April 20, 2026, following the direction issued by the Honourable Supreme Court of India in relation to the use of residential properties for non-residential purposes. The Supreme Court, through its recent order, has asked all the municipal corporations present in capital cities, including the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, to carry out a detailed investigation into properties that are meant for residential use but are being used for non-residential/commercial activities. In compliance with the aforementioned directions of the Supreme Court's order, all the zonal deputy commissioners of MCD have been instructed to conduct a deep and time-bound survey and verification in their respective areas. These surveys are mandatory to cover all residential colonies, including unauthorised/regularised approved colonies; group housing societies; and plotted developments and all areas falling within the jurisdiction of MCD, including such 'islands' or pockets which, though they may technically fall outside administrative limits, are geographically situated within or surrounded by MCD areas. In this respect, officials are instructed to prepare a detailed and zone-wise list of all cases they have identified that use residential properties for commercial uses. Additionally, directed to make sure all the listed data are correct, thoroughly checked, and supported with relevant records, as they will be used to prepare an official affidavit to be submitted before the Supreme Court. In case there are any errors/mistakes or missing information, the responsibility will be fixed on the concerned officials. The concerned officials must furnish their reports to the Additional Commissioner (Engineering) within the time limit of 7 days. The MCD has clearly stated that any delay or negligence will be taken seriously, as the matter involves direct compliance with Supreme Court orders.

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