New Delhi, Oct. 30 -- The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has taken complete possession of the Signature View Apartments in Mukherjee Nagar, paving the way for the demolition of the 12 towers that were earlier declared structurally unsafe.

Officials said a consultant has been selected for the demolition and is likely to conduct a detailed survey soon before finalising the demolition plan. The authority had previously issued a final notice to residents to remove all their belongings by October 28, and all residents have since complied and moved out. Most have also shifted their possessions.

"We have taken complete possession of Signature View Apartments as per the given timeline. The consultant appointed for the demolition process will...