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The Delhi government has removed a long-standing policy that barred power supply to properties booked by the Municipal Corporation (MCD) for unauthorised construction. Under the revised rule, electricity distributors (DISCOMs) can no longer refuse or cut power simply because a property is 'booked.' Connections can only be denied when MCD formally notifies that the building is under demolition or sealing. This change, approved by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, is expected to benefit over 1.25 lakh households across the city.
The Delhi government formally lifted the restriction on providing electricity connections to properties that have been booked by the MCD for unauthorised construction. This decision is expected to offer immediate relief to more than 1.25 lakh families. Advertisement
The new order clarifies that DISCOMs may not deny or disconnect electricity solely because a property has been 'booked' for construction violations. Instead, disconnection or refusal is now allowed only when MCD formally notifies that a specific building is under demolition or sealing action.
Government officials said the decision came after repeated complaints from residents who were unable to obtain legal power connections despite having lived in these properties for years. Many had been denied service simply because their homes were on an MCD violation list, even when no demolition or sealing action was taken. To improve implementation, the government has instructed better coordination between the MCD and DISCOMs so that property status is verified more accurately. DISCOMs have also been directed to set up dedicated helplines for affected households.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta described the change as being in the public interest. She emphasised that denying access to basic utilities like electricity to people purely on administrative grounds was unfair. She added that this reform could also help curb power theft, as many residents of booked properties had previously resorted to unsafe or illegal connections.
The order was issued by the Power Department following directions from the CM's office, and was cleared after consultations with the Law Department to ensure it is legally sound.
Source PTI
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