Delhi allows regularisation of 1,521 illegal colonies: How to register your property online, check all key details

Delhi’s massive housing reform is set to regularise nearly 10 lakh homes across 1,521 unauthorised colonies. While the scale of the plan is huge, the real question for residents is simple: how do you register your property? Here’s a clear breakdown.

How to Register Property Under PM-UDAY in Delhi

The government has simplified the process through an online system. Residents need to use the MCD Swagam portal linked with the PM-UDAY scheme.

Step 1: Visit the MCD Swagam Portal
Start by logging on to the official MCD Swagam website to begin your application.


Step 2: Log In or Register

• If you already have a PM-UDAY ID, simply log in
• If not, create a new account on the PM-UDAY portal

Step 3: Apply for PM-UDAY Property Card
New users must first apply for a PM-UDAY card, which acts as proof for further processing.

PM-UDAY Property Registration Process Explained

Once you have access to the system, follow these steps:

Step 4: Submit Property Details
Enter all required details about your property in the unauthorised colony.

Step 5: Upload Documents
Provide necessary documents to support your ownership claim.

Step 6: Application Review
Authorities will verify your application and documents.

NGDRS Property Registration in Delhi

After approval, the process moves to the final stage:

Step 7: Automatic Transfer to NGDRS Portal
Your application is forwarded to the National Generic Document Registration System (NGDRS).

Step 8: Complete Property Registration
Finish the legal registration process and receive official ownership status.

What If You Don’t Have a PM-UDAY ID?

No worries, the system allows fresh applicants:

• Register on the PM-UDAY portal
• Apply for a property card
• Return to MCD Swagam to continue the process

You can then apply for:

• Authorisation slip
• Conveyance deed
• Key Benefits of Delhi Property Regularisation
• Legal ownership for over 10 lakh homes
• Ability to sell, buy, or take loans
• Covers 1,511 colonies across 13 districts
• Ends years of legal uncertainty

Delhi Property Regularisation Policy: Key Features

• Covers 1,521 unauthorised colonies
• Based on “as-is where-is” eligibility
• No layout plan required for approval
• Over 10 lakh property owners to benefit
• Fully online application and approval system

Who Will Not Benefit from Delhi Regularisation Plan

Not all colonies are included. Around 220 unauthorised colonies are excluded due to:

• Location in protected areas (forests, ridge, Yamuna floodplains)
• Proximity to monuments
• High-income or affluent status

Monitoring Illegal Construction After Regularisation

To prevent misuse, the MCD will conduct bi-monthly AI-based drone surveys across all regularised colonies. This will ensure no illegal construction takes place after properties are granted legal status.

Why Delhi’s Housing Regularisation Plan Matters

Earlier, the process faced delays due to technical issues, lack of layout plans, and complications in obtaining ownership documents. The new SOP and digital integration aim to eliminate these hurdles.

With over 40,000 conveyance deeds already issued in the past, the new system is expected to bring the remaining lakhs of properties into the legal framework, marking a major shift in Delhi’s urban housing landscape.

This regularisation drive is one of the biggest in Delhi’s history. By digitising the process and linking portals, the government aims to make property registration faster, simpler, and more transparent.

For lakhs of residents, this isn’t just paperwork, it’s long-awaited legal recognition.

Inputs from agencies