New Delhi. New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) organised a Seminar on Fire Safety in High Rise Buildings and also conducted a Fire Safety demonstration during the ongoing ‘Fire Service Week 2025’ under the theme of “Unite to Ignite, a Fire Safe India” at NDCC Convention Centre, New Delhi today.

The Fire Service Week emphasises the significance of community involvement, education, preparedness and innovations in fire safety. In a proactive step initiated to promote fire safety awareness amongst the Employees & Citizens and to raise the preparedness, a Seminar on Fire Safety in High-Rise Buildings along with a live demonstration of fire fighting equipment, appliances, skills and techniques was organized by Fire Department of NDMC in Collaboration with Delhi Fire Service.

On the occasion Smt. Alka Bijlani, Director (Fire Service), NDMC said that fire safety is not only a matter of observation for a week only, it is a matter of daily routine activity. She informed that NDMC Fire Department regularly conducts the fire safety training camps in Schools, Hospitals, Electric Sub Stations, Old Age Homes, Offices and Market areas. Through the general awareness we try to make preventive measures about fire safety.

Chief of the Delhi Fire Service, Shri Atul Garg while motivating the fire fighters of NDMC said that every fire fighter has the great responsibility to alert everyone for every fire incident or disaster occurred. Our duties are very difficult and our work zone is very uncomfortable and dangerous. We are trained to cope up with every situation. He also urges the students to spread awareness about fire safety and preventive measures among the friends, family members, relatives and neighbours.

NDMC Fire Officer, Shri Somvir Singh while apprising the gathering about the aim of the Fire Service Week said that it is observed specifically from 14th to 20th, April to commemorate the 66 fire-fighters who lost their lives in the Bombay Dockyard fire incident on April 14, 1944.
It also serves as a week-long campaign to raise public awareness about fire safety and prevention. This week-long observance, guided by the Fire Officer includes various activities to educate the public and promote fire safety measures. This initiative reflects NDMC’s continuous commitment to ensure the safety of life and property from fire incidents in the NDMC buildings. 

The seminar focused on critical aspects of fire safety, prevention, and emergency response strategies in high-rise structures and the way forward to make NDMC resilient. Ms. Mukta Girdhar, Senior Consultant of Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) gave a presentation about the types of disasters and preventive steps against them. She also interacted with school students. The brochure containing the fire safety measures and other important information were also distributed among the students for their knowledge. 

Shri Rajesh Kumar Shukla from Delhi Fire Service in his presentation showed the videos of recent incidents of fire disaster and discussed the ideas of escaping safe from disaster site or making safe passage for others to save their lives.

The highlight of the event remains a live demonstration of Mini Robot, Aerial water Tower, Turn Table Ladder of Delhi Fire service. All fire fighters of NDMC including female fire fighters participated in the event with great passion and zeal. Recitation of poems by Sh. Somvir Singh, Sajid Ali and display of fire-fighting skills by Station Officer Sh. Nitin and his team were other attractions of the event.

MCD Issues Urgent Reminder to Property Owners in South Zone for Tax Filing

New Delhi. The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has issued a final call to property owners in the South Zone who have yet to file their property tax returns for the financial year 2024-25.

As the financial year-end approaches, the MCD is intensifying efforts to ensure compliance and urging defaulters to settle their outstanding dues. Property tax is a vital revenue stream that funds essential civic services such as road maintenance, sanitation, waste management, and infrastructure development.

Importance of Filing Property Tax on Time

According to MCD officials, property tax compliance has seen a notable improvement in the South Zone. However, a considerable number of property owners remain non-compliant. Filing property tax returns on time not only ensures that the city continues to receive essential services but also prevents unnecessary penalties for the taxpayers.

Sh. Navin Kumar, Joint Assessor & Collector (A&C), South Zone, MCD, emphasized the importance of timely compliance. “We urge property owners in the South Zone to fulfill their civic responsibility by filing their property tax returns promptly. To support taxpayers, we have made the process simple and accessible through our online portal at mcdonline.nic.in. Assistance is also available at local MCD offices for those needing guidance.”

Consequences of Non-Compliance

Property owners who fail to comply may face penalties under the Delhi Municipal Corporation Act, 1957. The Act grants the MCD the authority to recover dues through strict enforcement measures such as:

• Property attachment
• Bank account seizures
• Additional fines and legal action

Non-compliance with property tax regulations can lead to a financial burden for property owners in the form of accumulated penalties and legal proceedings. The MCD strongly advises residents to take action before it’s too late.

Simplified Online Process for Property Tax Filing

To streamline the tax filing process, the MCD has implemented a user-friendly online portal. Property owners can follow these simple steps to file their returns:

1. Visit the official MCD website: mcdonline.nic.in
2. Log in using your registered mobile number
3. Generate an OTP for authentication
4. File your returns or pay outstanding dues
5. For those without a Unique Property Identification Code (UPIC), the portal provides an option to register and obtain one.

This online service ensures that property owners can file their taxes quickly and efficiently without visiting an MCD office.

MCD’s Commitment to Transparency and Public Support

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi remains dedicated to ensuring a transparent and efficient tax collection system. To further support property owners, the South Zone office is open seven days a week, including Saturdays, Sundays, and Gazetted Holidays, until March 31, 2025.

For in-person assistance, property owners can visit:

Assessment & Collection Department, South Zone, MCD
Near Sangam Cinema, Sector-9, R. K. Puram, New Delhi, Delhi 110022
Helpline Contact: 8588812210

The MCD urges all property owners in the South Zone to act promptly and comply with tax regulations to avoid last-minute hassles and penalties.

Conclusion

Timely payment of property tax is a civic duty that ensures the continuous improvement of essential municipal services in Delhi. The MCD’s reminders and extended support system provide property owners with a fair opportunity to comply. Let’s work together to build a better, well-managed Delhi—file your property tax today!

नई दिल्ली. मेरा युवा भारत(युवा कार्यक्रम एवं खेल मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार) के अंतर्गत नेहरू युवा केंद्र संगठन और राष्ट्रीय सेवा योजना (एनएसएस) की संयुक्त तत्वाधान में दो दिवसीय विकसित भारत युवा संसद का आयोजन 20 व 21 मार्च को किरोड़ीमल कॉलेज, दिल्ली विश्वविद्यालय में आयोजित किया गया।

कार्यक्रम के अंतर्गत नोडल जिले स्तर पर मध्य दिल्ली और संबंधित जिले नई दिल्ली, उत्तर पूर्वी दिल्ली व शाहदरा के प्रतिभागियों ने प्रतिभाग किया। जिले स्तर पर बड़ी संख्या में आवेदन प्राप्त हुए जिनमें से 150 प्रतिभागियों का चयन किया गया । चयनित प्रतिभागियों ने “एक राष्ट्र, एक चुनाव- विकसित भारत की ओर” विषय पर अपने विचार रखें।

निर्णायक मंडली में डॉ नरेंद्र कुमार बिश्नोई, असिस्टेंट प्रोफेसर(लॉ फैकल्टी,दिल्ली विश्वविद्यालय), प्रोफेसर राकेश कुमार पांडे, प्रोफेसर(भौतिक विज्ञान विभाग), धीरज कुमार, असिस्टेंट प्रोफेसर (इतिहास विभाग), डॉ अजीत कुमार, असिस्टेंट प्रोफेसर (इतिहास विभाग), डॉ प्रशांत शाही, असिस्टेंट प्रोफेसर , (राजनीतिक विज्ञान) शामिल रहे। कार्यक्रम का उद्घाटन मुख्य अतिथि प्रोफेसर विजयलक्ष्मी नन्दा( प्रिंसिपल, मिरांडा हाउस दिल्ली विश्वविद्यालय), श्रवण राम ( क्षेत्रीय निदेशक, राष्ट्रीय सेवा योजना), दिल्ली विश्वविद्यालय) व प्रोफेसर दिनेश खट्टर( प्रिंसिपल, किरोड़ीमल कॉलेज) द्वारा दीप प्रज्वलन कर किया गया।

जिले स्तर पर 10 प्रतिभागियों का चयन किया गया जिन्हें राज्य स्तरीय कार्यक्रम के लिए दिल्ली विधानसभा में अपना वक्तव्य रखने का अवसर मिलेगा। कार्यक्रम में प्रोफेसर जितेश राय( कार्यक्रम अधिकारी, राष्ट्रीय सेवा योजना), नेहरू युवा केंद्र से नोडल स्तर पर उदयवीर (जिला युवा अधिकारी, मध्य दिल्ली), शिवेंद्र सिंह(जिला युवा अधिकारी, उत्तर पूर्वी दिल्ली) एवं निशा कुमारी (जिला युवा अधिकारी ,नई दिल्ली जिला) उपस्थित रहे