99% Delhi PGs do not have fire NOC, no layout approval for nearly 30%: MCD survey
A Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) survey of 2,453 paying‑guest accommodations found that only about 1% hold a fire‑safety NOC and less than 30% have approved building plans. The findings come after a five‑storey hostel collapse in Satya Niketan that killed seven people, prompting a court‑ordered crackdown on illegal constructions.
- ✓A Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) survey of 2,453 paying‑guest accommodations found that only about 1% hold a fire‑safety NOC and less than 30% have approved building plans.
- ✓The Civil Lines zone recorded the highest concentration with 608 PGs, yet only 28 fire NOCs and no structural certificates.
- ✓The findings come after a five‑storey hostel collapse in Satya Niketan that killed seven people, prompting a court‑ordered crackdown on illegal constructions.
The MCD announced the results of a city‑wide audit of paying‑guest (PG) establishments, highlighting severe gaps in regulatory compliance following the tragic collapse of a five‑storey boys’ hostel in Satya Niketan that claimed seven lives. The survey, launched after a Delhi High Court directive on September 7, examined 2,453 PG properties across all 12 MCD zones to assess fire safety, structural stability, and planning approvals.
Only 31 PG buildings – roughly 1.2% of those inspected – possess a No Objection Certificate from the Delhi Fire Service, and merely 726 have building plans sanctioned by the authorities, representing under 30% of the sample. Structural stability certificates were found for just eight properties. The Civil Lines zone recorded the highest concentration with 608 PGs, yet only 28 fire NOCs and no structural certificates. Keshav Puram reported two fire NOCs and two stability certificates out of 410 PGs, while the South zone, home to several universities, showed zero compliance across all parameters.
The audit follows heightened scrutiny after the Satya Niketan disaster, which spurred the High Court to order a rapid assessment of illegal PG operations. Stakeholders—including students, landlords, and municipal officials—face increased regulatory pressure as the MCD extends the survey beyond its initial September 10 deadline. The findings underscore urgent safety concerns and the need for stricter enforcement of building codes in Delhi’s rapidly expanding rental market.
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| Issuing Authority | Delhi NCR Civic & Governance |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | INDIA |
| Jurisdiction | DL State |
| Publication Date | 14 September 2026 |