MCD Offers 75% Rebate on PM-UDAY Regularisation Charges
MCD approves a massive 75% rebate on regularisation charges for houses in unauthorised colonies under the PM-UDAY scheme until October 2026.
In a major relief for residents of unauthorised colonies in Delhi, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has approved a massive 75 per cent rebate on the charges required to regularise constructed house areas under the PM-UDAY regularisation charges rebate scheme. This significant move aims to make the process of securing property rights more affordable for the common man.
Major Financial Relief for Homeowners
The decision was finalized by Satya Sharma, Chairperson of the MCD Standing Committee. The rebate is specifically designed to assist those living in unauthorised colonies who wish to formalize their property status. To avail of this benefit, applicants must complete their regularisation process by 31 October 2026. If the government decides to extend this deadline, the rebate will continue to apply during the extended period.
Speaking on the decision, Sharma emphasized that the primary goal of the PM-UDAY scheme is to grant legal property rights to long-term residents of unauthorised colonies. "It is necessary to make the regularisation process easy and affordable," she stated, noting that the relief is a direct response to the financial constraints faced by the general public.
Simplified Charge Structure
To streamline the process, the MCD has simplified the fee structure. Currently, only four types of charges are levied for regularisation:
- Compensatory Regulatory Charge
- C&D Charge
- Development Charge
- Admin/IT Charge
The newly approved 75 per cent rebate applies directly to these four categories. Furthermore, several other fees previously levied under UBBL-2016—such as Permit Fee, Betterment Charge, Plinth Fee, and Pre-Occupancy Charge—have already been removed. Additionally, Labour Cess is not included in the MCD’s regularisation charges.
Faster Processing via Self-Assessment
To ensure that the regularisation process is not bogged down by bureaucracy, the MCD has implemented a new system. Since 27 July 2026, regularisation certificates can be issued through listed professionals based on a self-assessment model. This shift is intended to expedite the disposal of applications and reduce waiting times for residents.
The MCD and the Delhi Government have been actively running awareness campaigns through special camps, SMS alerts, and public advertisements to ensure residents are aware of these benefits.
Scale of the PM-UDAY Scheme in Delhi
The scale of the urban regularisation effort in the capital is immense:
- Total Unauthorised Colonies: 1,511 colonies are covered under the PM-UDAY Act.
- Affected Population: Approximately 44.75 lakh people live in these areas.
- Progress to Date: Around 40,000 properties have already been issued Conveyance Deeds or Authorisation Slips.
The MCD has urged beneficiaries not to wait until the final deadline of 31 October 2026. Completing the process early will ensure that properties are recorded according to official rules, making future property-related transactions and legal work much smoother.