GURUGRAM: A long-standing dispute regarding the applicable law for DLF 1 to 5 was the focus of a detailed discussion on Monday. The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP)—in accordance with a November 26, 2025, order from the Punjab and Haryana High Court—conducted a public hearing to address residents’ concerns about jurisdiction. Over 100 residents participated in the session.
Following the hearing, the DTCP confirmed that all violations identified in DLF 1-5 pertain to license conditions under the Haryana Development and Regulation of Urban Areas (HDRUA) Act, 1975, thereby validating their actions. Residents were permitted to voice objections, and officials announced that a comprehensive speaking order would be prepared and submitted to the HC as a status report in the upcoming days.
Many residents contended that, since the entire DLF area is under the jurisdiction of the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG), the Town and Country Planning Act, 1963, should take precedence instead of the HDRUA Act, 1975. They argued that once an area is governed by a civic body, the DTCP loses its jurisdiction for enforcement actions. Additionally, residents highlighted that building plans and occupancy certificates (OCs) are issued under the 1963 Act, reinforcing their belief that the planning department lacks authority.
In response to these concerns, DTCP enforcement officials clarified that their authority over licensed colonies is derived from the 1975 Act, not the 1963 law. They stated that DLF 1-5 were developed as licensed areas with permissions granted for residential plot allocation, zoning layout plans, and land use definitions as per Section 3 of the 1975 Act. These licensing conditions, they noted, remain valid even if the colony subsequently falls within municipal boundaries.
Officials mentioned that while independent house plans are approved under the Haryana Building Code, 2017, through a self-certification system, this does not diminish the DTCP’s authority. In this system, architects approve building plans and issue OCs. However, any violations arising from these approvals are treated as breaches of the licensing conditions under the 1975 Act. In such instances, action can be initiated under Section 3-B by the director of town and country planning or an authorized officer.
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