MCD carries out demolition in O-Zone; drive continues across city
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has begun demolishing illegal structures on the Yamuna floodplain's O-Zone. The action follows a High Court order prohibiting new construction in the ecologically sensitive area, though some existing colonies remain protected.
Why it matters
The enforcement highlights the ongoing tension between urban development, housing needs for the poor, and environmental conservation in Delhi.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on Tuesday (June 16, 2026) carried out a demolition drive in southeast Delhi’s Kalindi Kunj area, removing several under-construction structures that it said had come up illegally on the Yamuna floodplain’s ecologically sensitive O-Zone, where fresh construction is prohibited.
Balanced reporting that includes both the government's enforcement actions and the legal protections for existing residents.
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