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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\nNew Delhi: <\/span>Delhi govt has fixed Oct 31, 2026, as the cut-off date for filing fresh applications under Pradhan Mantri-Unauthorised Colonies in Delhi Awas Adhikar Yojana (PM-UDAY) for grant of conveyance deeds and authorisation slips to eligible residents of 1,511 unauthorised colonies in the city. No new applications will be accepted from Nov.A notice issued by the Delhi revenue department on Wednesday advised the public to submit their applications on the PM-UDAY portal well within the cut-off date to avail themselves of the benefits of the scheme that was launched by the Centre on Oct 29, 2019. People were able to apply for the deeds and slips on the portal managed by Delhi Development Authority (DDA).As of March 31, 2026, around 40,000 deeds and slips were issued. However, only around 2,000 applications have been filed since this April.After examining the relatively low response to the scheme, it was observed that even after issuance of the deeds and slips, residents couldn\u2019t get building plans approved or regularise existing structures due to the absence of approved layout plans.On April 7, the Centre simplified norms by allowing 1,511 of Delhi\u2019s 1,731 unauthorised colonies to be regularised on an \u201cas-is, where-is\u201d basis, dispensing with the earlier requirement of approved layout plans. Property owners can now get building plans prepared by empanelled architects and upload them online.The Centre then handed over the responsibility of running the scheme to the Delhi revenue department. The registration process, which was subsequently revamped by Delhi govt from April 24, aims to grant ownership rights to nearly 10 lakh households spread across the 1,511 colonies.Under the new system, the residents are required to apply through Delhi\u2019s Swagam portal. Those already registered under PM-UDAY can log in using their existing credentials, while new applicants must first obtain a mandatory PM-UDAY card through PM-UDAY portal before proceeding with their applications.An official said the process has largely been digitised by integrating the two portals and National Generic Document Registration System (NGDRS), allowing applications to move seamlessly through different stages without people having to repeatedly visit govt offices.However, some residents said one of the challenges was establishing the chain of documents, while others said they are unsure whether going through the entire process will bring any tangible benefit.South Delhi MP Ramvir Singh Bidhuri, said: \u201cPeople should take advantage of the scheme because govt has simplified its rules and procedures. I also urge govt to bring the 69 affluent unauthorised colonies, as well as colonies located in \u2018O Zones\u2019, under its ambit.\u201d<\/div>\n