GURUGRAM: Following the directives of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has initiated a thorough verification drive to investigate discrepancies in sanctioned building plans and occupation certificates within licensed plotted colonies across DLF phases 1 to 5.
Official records indicate that a meeting took place on January 5, chaired by the district town planner (enforcement) to assess progress on the High Court’s order from November 26. This meeting followed the establishment of multiple inspection teams by the senior town planner in an official directive issued in December.
In compliance with the court’s mandate, officials announced that a comprehensive list of residential plots in DLF phases 1 to 5—where violations of sanctioned plans or occupation certificates may have been identified—has been made available on the DTCP’s website. Public notices were also disseminated on December 3 and December 15, 2025, alerting residents and property owners about the verification process and inviting representations.
Owners and residents identified in the list have until January 16 to submit their responses to the department. Each submission will undergo individual assessment and will be cross-verified through on-site inspections conducted by designated teams in their respective areas.
“The High Court has instructed that representations be verified at the site. Each case will be analyzed against the submissions from plot owners and the actual conditions observed,” said an official, noting that formal orders will be issued after the verification process concludes.
Inspection teams have been directed to expedite site visits and submit their reports by January 18 due to time constraints and the sensitive nature of the issue. Senior officials have emphasized the importance of accuracy and transparency, as the findings will contribute to a consolidated status report for submission before the High Court during the next hearing.
The department plans to present the status report to the court by January 31. Residents’ welfare associations in DLF phases are closely monitoring the situation, with some homeowners contending that any violations are minor or associated with legacy approvals, while others are advocating for consistent enforcement of planning regulations.
This case is drawing significant attention, as it could affect enforcement actions in other licensed colonies within the city, where allegations of deviations from approved plans have long been a contentious topic.
