Delhi BJP spokesperson Praveen Shankar Kapoor on Saturday said it is crucial to stop dangerous and unauthorised construction, particularly of fourth and fifth floors in the city’s residential areas. He urged the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), city Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh and the city Police Commissioner to approach the Supreme Court to seek clarification on the definition of “illegal construction”.

“As per the Delhi Master Plan 2021, the designated residential or commercial land use for specific roads and lanes must be adhered to, and the relevant fees must be paid to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to ensure legal construction and usage,” he said.

He also stated that the Supreme Court should be informed that both the Central and Delhi governments have directed the Delhi Police to refrain from conducting construction-related activities that are legal.

“The MCD should also clarify whether buildings being constructed as per approved maps, lawful repairs, and commercial constructions and uses on streets notified as pedestrian shopping streets, mixed land use streets, or fully commercial streets under the Master Plan, are also considered illegal by the Supreme Court,” he added.