The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has launched an online portal to regularize properties in 1,511 unauthorised colonies. However, the process is proving to be cumbersome due to high penal floor area ratio (FAR) charges and extensive documentation requirements. As of April 26, only 80 applications have been approved, while 153 have been rejected and around 185 are pending. The MCD mandates that building plans be prepared by registered architects, and structural stability certificates be issued by empanelled engineers. The penal charges for excess FAR can reach about ₹11,000 per square meter (approximately $132 USD), which many residents find unaffordable. Critics argue that the policy does not account for the significant commercial activities present in these unauthorised colonies. A timeline has been set for the regularization process, but the lack of physical verification raises concerns about the accuracy of the data being used.