GURUGRAM: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered the state government to provide details regarding demolition and restoration actions on properties accused of unauthorized construction in DLF City.
During the hearing of multiple petitions, including one from the DLF City Residents Welfare Association, the court granted the Haryana government a deadline of ten days to respond and scheduled the next hearing for July 28.
The court emphasized that lawful structures should remain protected during enforcement actions and requested copies of the building bylaws relevant to the area to determine compliance with planning regulations.
The case revolves around alleged unauthorized constructions and building violations in DLF City, where enforcement by Haryana authorities has impacted numerous property owners. The division bench, consisting of Acting Chief Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra and Justice Rohit Kapoor, instructed the state to provide detailed records of demolition and restoration efforts undertaken in the vicinity.
The proceedings have drawn considerable attention from various stakeholders, marking it as one of the largest property-related litigations concerning residential structures in Gurgaon. The court recognized the numerous intervention applications from property owners and stakeholders wishing to be heard.
To ensure fair adjudication, the court directed all applicants to submit comprehensive details regarding their properties, along with copies of sanctioned building plans, completion certificates, or any pertinent documents issued by the competent authority.
The bench noted that its aim is to protect constructions built in accordance with approved plans and applicable laws, making it clear that structures erected without proper approval or violating building norms must be addressed according to the law.
The bench indicated that such information is crucial for establishing the identity of each property and verifying the legal status of the construction before considering individual claims. Without these documents, correlating applicants with disputed properties would be challenging.
The High Court’s latest instructions are expected to clarify the level of enforcement action already executed by the state and to help differentiate between legally sanctioned constructions and those breaching planning regulations prior to any additional actions.
