She also instructed all senior MCD officials to remain present on the ground during the action. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to launch a bulldozer drive against illegal construction in several parts of the city, days after a PG building collapse claimed seven lives.
On September 7, the Delhi government ordered structural audits and safety inspections of PG accommodations, particularly in student hubs such as Mukherjee Nagar, Rajendra Nagar, Laxmi Nagar, Satya Niketan and Saket. Government plans new PG law The Delhi government is also working on a proposed Paying Guest Accommodation Regulation and Safety Bill, 2026, which is expected to make licences mandatory for PG operators. Authorities were directed to verify construction permissions, structural stability, fire-safety NOCs and compliance with building regulations. The proposed legislation is also likely to provide for structural and fire-safety audits, zone-wise rent bands and a centralised portal listing PG accommodations. She also ordered all senior MCD officials to remain on the ground during the action.
Earlier reporting noted: Rekha Gupta orders bulldozer action on illegal construction amid outrage over Satya Niketan PG collapse Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to launch bulldozer action against illegal construction in several parts of the city.
