The move, according to senior Corporation officials, has come as a one-time amnesty to generate revenue, considering that almost 95 per cent of buildings in north Delhi have illegal constructions. The move, according to senior Corporation officials, has come as a one-time amnesty to generate revenue, considering that almost 95 per cent of buildings in north Delhi have illegal constructions. The proposal aims to generate between Rs 5,000 and Rs 20,000 crore for the cash-strapped civic body. "The relaxation in the by-laws will be applicable for the built-up plots situated in planned areas, plotted areas, regularised unauthorised colonies, urban villages, and special areas. No punitive action will be initiated against the unauthorised constructions covered under this proposal, till necessary approval of the competent authority is received and implemented,"the resolution stated.

Source: dna October 07, 2017 02:15 UTC