Delhi Launches SWAGAM Portal for Regularization of Illegal Colonies
SWAGAM portal: MCD begins regularisation of Delhi’s illegal colonies
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The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has launched the SWAGAM portal to regularize 1,521 unauthorized colonies, allowing property owners to apply online. With support from over 700 professionals and physical help desks, the initiative aims to streamline the application process and provide timely updates to applicants.
- 01SWAGAM portal launched for online applications from property owners in unauthorized colonies.
- 02Over 700 professionals are available to assist applicants at physical help desks.
- 03Regularization certificates will be issued under the PM UDAY Scheme.
- 04A structured timeline for processing applications includes GIS surveys and issuance of deeds.
- 05No physical verification will be conducted; data will be integrated from the PM UDAY portal.
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The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has initiated the regularization process for 1,521 unauthorized colonies in the capital with the launch of the SWAGAM portal. This online platform allows property owners to submit applications easily, supported by over 700 empanelled professionals available at physical help desks across all 12 zonal offices. Applicants will receive a regularization certificate under the Pradhan Mantri Uday (PM UDAY) Scheme upon successful submission. The process is designed to be efficient, with a structured timeline that includes a GIS survey within seven days, rectification of application deficiencies within 15 days, and issuance of conveyance deeds within 45 days. Notably, the MCD will not conduct physical verifications, relying instead on data integration from the PM UDAY portal, which will streamline the application process significantly.
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This initiative will provide legal recognition to property owners in unauthorized colonies, enhancing their property rights and facilitating property transactions.
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