MCD booked the property

Dear Client,
Municipal Corporation of Delhi(MCD) booked properties typically refer to properties that have been identified by the municipal authorities for unauthorized or illegal constructions that have violated building regulations, zoning laws, or land-use regulations. To remove or unbook of booking of such a property, the first step is to identify the exact reason behind the action taken under Sections 343 or 344 of the MCD Act. In most cases, the issue resolves either demolishing the unauthorized construction or applying for regularization under the applicable schemes of MCD. You may also need to submit an application explaining the reasons behind application for removal of booking along with relevant documents, pay penalties or fees, and follow up with the concerned MCD zonal office to complete the process and get the booking removed. The appeals relating to unauthorised construction are referred to the Appellate Tribunal for MCD & NDMCD. Post-application for unbooking or removal of booking, under Section 344(2) of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Act, you can visit the official website of the Delhi District Courts at http://delhidistrictcourts.nic.in/ . If you are unable to check the status of your case online, you can visit the Appellate Tribunal situated at in Room No.29, District Courts Complex, Tis Hazari, Delhi where your case is being heard or hire a Lawyer to navigate the issue effectively.

A.Dear Sir,

To “unbook” (remove booking / regularize the property), you generally have a few options depending on the case:

Check the Show-Cause Notice

MCD issues a notice under the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act (often Sec. 343/344).

Read the grounds of booking — whether for unauthorized construction, excess FAR, misuse, or property tax default.

File Reply/Objections

You must file a written reply within the time given (usually 7–15 days).

Submit building plans, approvals, sale deed, and other documents showing construction is legal or compoundable.

Apply for Regularization

If violations are minor and fall under compoundable/regularizable norms, you can apply under the Building Bye-laws / Special Regularization Schemes by paying compounding/penalty charges.

Approach Appellate Tribunal, MCD (ATMCD)

If MCD passes demolition or sealing order, you can appeal under Section 347B of DMC Act within 30 days.

ATMCD has powers to stay or set aside MCD’s order if your case is justified.