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FIRs Planned Against 214 in Gurugram for Illegal Housing & Eateries

GURUGRAM: In a strong move against illegal colonies, unauthorized dhabas, and warehouses, the district town planner has recommended filing 15 FIRs against 214 individuals. Of these, 11 FIRs are proposed against 208 landowners involved in illegal plotting of 23.55 acres, while four additional FIRs target six individuals for constructing unauthorized dhabas and warehouses in restricted areas, according to officials from the district town planning and enforcement (DTPE). The extensive violations are subject to the Haryana Development and Regulation of Urban Areas Act, 1975, and the Punjab Scheduled Roads and Controlled Areas Restriction of Unregulated Development Act, 1963. Amit Madholia, the…

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Gurugram: 1,000+ Notices Issued for Illegal Commercial Activities

GURUGRAM: The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has ramped up efforts to tackle unauthorized constructions in stilt parking zones and illicit commercial activities in residential areas—major factors exacerbating the city’s parking woes. DTP (enforcement) Amit Madholia noted that ongoing surveys in DLF phases, Sushant Lok (I–III), South City, Suncity, and Palam Vihar have uncovered widespread misuse of stilt parking spaces in licensed colonies, where residents frequently convert these areas into servant quarters, storage spaces, or extra living accommodations, thereby pushing vehicles onto already crowded streets. “Notices are issued to property owners wherever illegal constructions are found in stilt…

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Final Warning Issued to 60 Sushant Lok Homes in Gurugram

GURUGRAM: More than a month after receiving no responses from property owners regarding its notices, the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP), led by District Town Planner Amit Madholia, has intensified enforcement efforts in Sushant Lok 2. Restoration orders have now been issued for over 60 residential properties due to violations of building codes and unauthorized commercial activities. These restoration orders serve as the final warning—failure to comply could result in “sealing, demolition, or even cancellation of occupation certificates.” Amit Madholia stated, “This action is being conducted in strict accordance with planning regulations. Property owners who have violated residential…

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DTPE Notifies 61 Sushant Lok-1 Plot Owners of Illegal Activities

GURUGRAM: During a two-phase enforcement initiative, 61 show-cause notices were issued to property owners in Sushant Lok-1 for conducting commercial activities such as clinics, gyms, skincare centers, eyewear shops, departmental stores, bookstores, toy stores, and offices within residential areas. The initiative, executed by the District Town Planner Enforcement (DTPE) team with police backing, also led to the demolition or sealing of unauthorised constructions in Vyapar Kendra Market. One illegal floor and 21 offices were sealed for violating construction regulations and encroaching on shared spaces. Additionally, 17 unauthorised staircases and five encroachments were removed. Businesses affected included Pooja Taxi, multiple units…

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Notices to 266 for Home Business Operations & Code Violations

AI-generated Representative Image GURUGRAM: For the third week in a row, the district town planner (enforcement) team conducted an “office on the spot” drive in Sushant Lok phases 2 and 3. Approximately 266 notices were affixed to homes that violated building guidelines, zoning laws, and occupancy certificate regulations. Of these, 183 violations were found in phase 3 and 83 in phase 2, bringing the total to over 650 notices issued in the last three weeks. Led by DTP (enforcement) Amit Madholia, the team performed a door-to-door survey in Sectors 55, 56, and 57 to pinpoint properties being used for commercial…