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Delhi Civic Body Begins Mapping Delhi Homes Being Used As Shops, Offices
Delhi's MCD has launched a time-bound drive to identify residential properties used for commercial purposes such as shops and offices, following Supreme Court directions. Ground inspections will be conducted across all zones, with zone-wise lists to be compiled into an affidavit for the Court within seven days.
Why It Matters
The move tests the on-ground enforcement of land-use norms in a rapidly growing city and could shape future enforcement actions by municipal bodies.
Timeline
4 Events
Focus on residential properties used for commercial purposes
April 23, 2026
The drive focuses on residential properties being used for various commercial activities, including coaching centres, clinics, offices, and shops inside residential lanes.
Zones to submit verified lists of violations for affidavit to Supreme Court
April 23, 2026
Each zone will submit verified lists of violations, which will then be compiled into a single affidavit for the Supreme Court.
Zonal Deputy Commissioners instructed to complete inspections within seven days
April 23, 2026
All Zonal Deputy Commissioners have been asked to fan out across their areas and complete ground inspections within seven days.
Supreme Court directions prompt MCD to map homes used as shops and offices
April 23, 2026
Following directions from the Supreme Court, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi launched a time-bound drive to identify residential properties being used for commercial purposes such as shops, offices and other establishments. Ground inspections began across all zones.