Archive · 3 Oct 2026
MCD Carries Out 16 Demolition Actions Across Delhi
Delhi’s civic body is checking buildings and construction across the city.
On Saturday, it carried out 16 demolition actions in its 12 zones.
Some properties were sealed, too.
The MCD also issued three orders for demolitions.
The drive focuses on buildings considered dangerous and construction that does not follow the rules.
These rules include the city’s Master Plan and building bye-laws.
The MCD says such violations can put people’s safety at risk.
Officials will continue checking and taking action across Delhi.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi carried out 16 demolition actions on Saturday.
The actions took place across all 12 MCD zones.
The enforcement drive targets dangerous buildings, unauthorised construction and building-rule violations.
Properties were also sealed, and three demolition orders were issued.
The MCD said the drive will continue to protect public safety and enforce building regulations.
- Who
- The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD).
- What
- It carried out 16 demolition actions, sealed properties and issued three demolition orders as part of an enforcement drive.
- When
- Saturday; the article does not specify a date.
- Where
- Across all 12 zones of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi.
- Why
- To enforce building regulations and address unauthorised construction, dangerous buildings and other violations that may pose risks to public safety.
- Demolition actions
- 16
- Zones covered
- All 12 MCD zones
- Demolition orders issued
- 3
- Other enforcement action
- Properties were sealed
- Violations targeted
- Unauthorised construction, dangerous buildings and violations of the Master Plan of Delhi and Building Bye-Laws
- Stated purpose
- Enforce building norms and safeguard public safety