Archive · 2 Aug 2025
Delhi Residents Refuse to Vacate 'Dangerous' Houses Despite Notices
The Delhi government has found some houses that are unsafe and told people to leave.
However, many people are refusing to move out of these houses.
Some residents say they've had their buildings checked and they are safe.
The government is still surveying homes to see which ones need to be fixed or emptied because they are dangerous.
MCD has declared 22 houses "dangerous" and 320 needing repair in Delhi.
Residents in several "dangerous" houses refuse to vacate despite evacuation notices.
Buildings are located in areas including Kotla Mubarakpur, Okhla Village, and Kashmere Gate.
Some residents claim their buildings have structural engineer certifications of safety.
MCD is conducting a survey of houses across its 12 zones.
- Who
- Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and residents of affected buildings.
- What
- MCD declared certain houses as "dangerous" and issued evacuation notices.
- When
- Ongoing, with notices issued in recent months.
- Where
- Delhi, including areas like Shalimar Bagh, Kashmere Gate, and Garhi Village.
- Why
- To ensure the safety of residents in buildings deemed structurally unsound.
Residents' Perspective
MCD's Perspective
Building Safety
Residents' Perspective
Buildings are safe, according to resident-obtained engineer reports.
MCD's Perspective
The MCD declared the building unsafe and issued evacuation notices.
Vacation vs. Demolition
Residents' Perspective
Residents are willing to demolish illegal construction but not vacate their homes.
MCD's Perspective
The MCD's stance is for full evacuation of buildings considered dangerous.
- Dangerous Houses Declared
- 22
- Houses Needing Repair
- 320
- Areas Affected
- Kotla Mubarakpur, Okhla Village, and others
- Survey Completion
- 98.35% of houses surveyed
- Evacuation Notice Timeframe
- Typically within a day or week
