New Delhi, May 15 -- The Delhi government has notified a detailed standard operating procedure (SOP) for implementing the PM-UDAY scheme, setting timelines for processing applications,establishing dedicated district-level PM-UDAY cells and introducing a two-tier appeal mechanism for rejected claims. The SOP also formally transfers the responsibility of granting property rights in unauthorised colonies from the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to the revenue department with immediate effect.

The move follows the notification of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (Recognition of Property Rights of Residents in Unauthorised Colonies) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026, which has been duly approved by lieutenant governor Taranjit Singh Sand...