SWAGAM portal: MCD begins regularisation of Delhi’s illegal colonies

The process targets 1,521 unauthorised colonies in Delhi, with regularisation certificates issued under the PM UDAY Scheme.

Throughout the process, applicants will receive SMS alerts and can track the status of their applications online.

Filled-in applications will be processed by the revenue department, with support from the Delhi Development Authority (DDA). The issued documents will then be transmitted digitally to the MCD through the portal.

After obtaining the regularisation certificate, property owners will be able to register their properties through the National Generic Document Registration System (NGDRS) in coordination with the revenue department.

Officials announced a structured timeline: GIS survey within seven days, rectification of application deficiencies within 15 days, and issuance of conveyance deeds within 45 days. No physical verification will be carried out by the MCD as applicant data from PM UDAY portal will be integrated into SWAGAM.

To assist applicants, the MCD set up physical help desks at all 12 zonal offices. Officials said more than 700 empanelled professionals are available to help residents accurately fill in their applications.

On April 24, 2026, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi launched the SWAGAM portal to kick off the regularisation of 1,521 unauthorised colonies in Delhi. The portal enables property owners in these colonies to submit online applications.