GURUGRAM: The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has issued a public advisory urging occupants of illegal paying guest (PG) accommodations, guesthouses, hotels, co-living facilities, and commercial establishments on residential plots to seek alternative arrangements by June 30.
This action pertains primarily to residential plots in DLF Phases 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. The DTCP has encouraged all occupants, tenants, and paying guests to verify the legal status of their properties and, if necessary, secure alternative accommodation ahead of the July deadline to avoid disruptions from sealing or restoration actions.
The advisory, released by the district town planner (enforcement), is part of an ongoing enforcement initiative addressing properties reportedly violating zoning regulations and development control norms. Amit Madholia, district town planner (enforcement), informed TOI that this advisory was prompted by the lack of awareness among many tenants and paying guests about notices sent to property owners regarding potential enforcement actions. The department observed that landlords often failed to adequately inform their residents about the legal status of the properties and the likelihood of sealing actions.
This move could significantly affect hundreds of residents in unauthorized commercial setups throughout some of the city’s most crowded residential areas. Real estate experts believe that the actions may cause short-term disruptions in the rental and PG accommodation market, especially in regions that have undergone rapid commercialization over the past decade.
The advisory urges occupants to proactively engage with their landlords or operators about the status of the premises, rather than waiting for enforcement action. Authorities have warned that sealing and restoration processes are already in progress against such establishments, and several have been sealed.
In DLF-1-5, numerous residential properties have reportedly been converted into commercial entities, including PG accommodations, guesthouses, hotels, hostels, co-living facilities, and office spaces, all in violation of planning regulations. The department emphasizes that the advisory aims to inform occupants in advance and provide them with a reasonable opportunity to make alternative arrangements. Additionally, the government will not bear any responsibility for losses or inconveniences resulting from the sealing of premises operating in violation of laws and regulations.
This enforcement drive is part of a broader state initiative to restore residential areas to their approved land-use norms and to curb unauthorized commercial activities in the city.
