Property owners living in Delhi’s unauthorised colonies now have three more months to apply for legal ownership rights. Following a slow turnout from homeowners, the Delhi government’s Revenue Department has extended the application cut-off date under the PM-UDAY scheme from October 31 to January 31, 2027.
In a formal notice confirmed by officials on Friday, the department stated that residents seeking conveyance deeds or authorisation slips must submit their applications within the extended window. The notice also made it clear that no conveyance deed or authorisation slip will be issued for applications filed after the new January 31 cut-off.
Why Resident Turnout Has Remained Low
The government had originally announced the October 31 deadline in July this year. Despite having months to apply, only a few thousand property owners across the capital have submitted their paperwork so far.
According to a senior government official, hesitation over future expenses is a major reason behind the lukewarm response. Many households in unauthorised colonies worry that once they obtain formal ownership documents, they will be brought into the tax net and required to take on new municipal or legal liabilities. Those concerns have kept a large number of eligible homeowners from coming forward.
Conveyance Deed vs Authorisation Slip: What Applicants Receive
Under the Pradhan Mantri Unauthorised Colonies Awas Adhikar Yojana (PM-UDAY), residents across 1,511 unauthorised colonies in Delhi can apply for legal titles to their homes. Depending on who owns the underlying land, eligible applicants are granted one of two documents:
- Conveyance Deed: Issued for built-up properties located on government land.
- Authorisation Slip: Issued for properties built on private land within an unauthorised colony.
Both documents act as valid proof of ownership rights for formal property registration.
How Property Registration Works Under PM-UDAY
To make the application process easier for homeowners, the Revenue Department has set up dedicated PM-UDAY cells in every District Magistrate (DM) office across Delhi. These cells handle verification and issue both conveyance deeds and authorisation slips to eligible applicants.
Once residents receive these documents from their respective DM office, they can have their properties formally registered at local sub-registrar offices. With the government ruling out approvals for submissions received past the revised deadline, homeowners in the 1,511 listed colonies have until January 31 to file their applications.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the new last date to apply under the PM-UDAY scheme in Delhi?
The Delhi government’s Revenue Department has extended the last date for filing PM-UDAY applications from October 31 to January 31, 2027. Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted.
What is the difference between a conveyance deed and an authorisation slip under PM-UDAY?
A conveyance deed is granted for built-up properties situated on government land, whereas an authorisation slip is issued for properties located on private land inside an unauthorised colony.
Where are PM-UDAY applications processed and registered in Delhi?
Dedicated PM-UDAY cells in every District Magistrate (DM) office issue the conveyance deeds and authorisation slips. Sub-registrar offices then register the properties based on those documents.
