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Stilt Parking Rooms Demolished, Guesthouses Sealed in DLF-3

Representative AI image GURUGRAM: The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) resumed its enforcement operations in DLF-3 on Friday, demolishing illegal structures in stilt parking areas, sealing four properties used for unauthorized commercial activities, and clearing encroachments along 4.5km of public right of way (RoW). Led by District Town Planner (Enforcement) Amit Madholia, this operation is part of the third phase of an ongoing crackdown on illegal constructions and unauthorized commercial use in DLF phases 1 to 5, as per the directions of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The enforcement actions focused on S Block, T Block, and…

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DTCP Resumes Demolition in Gurugram’s DLF Phase III

Representative Image GURUGRAM: The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has resumed its enforcement operations in DLF Phase 3 after a two-week hiatus, focusing on unauthorized constructions, illegal paying guest (PG) accommodations, and encroachments on public land, as per directions from the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The operation, led by district town planner (enforcement) Amit Madholia, targeted restoration of buildings to their original sanctioned layouts. This involved demolishing illegal constructions in stilt parking areas, sealing two PG accommodations, and clearing encroachments from the right of way (ROW) outside approximately 30 residences. Police and district administration personnel supported the…

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Tenants in Gurugram must leave illegal PGs by June 30

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…

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Gurugram: 181 PG Rooms, 29 Commercial Units Sealed in DLF III

GURUGRAM: On Saturday, the extensive enforcement initiative to seal illegal constructions and restore rightful use of public spaces continued into its third day in DLF Phase-3. Teams sealed 181 rooms in four paying guest (PG) buildings, along with 29 commercial establishments operating unlawfully within residential properties. This operation was carried out by the district town planning (enforcement) department, following directives from the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The police and district administration provided support throughout the enforcement activities in S Block and neighboring areas of DLF Phase 3. The campaign aims to return residential buildings to their original plans and…

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Gurugram DLF-3: Hotels, PGs, Offices Sealed for Code Violations

GURUGRAM: The enforcement wing of the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) initiated a major restoration and enforcement drive against unauthorized constructions and commercial activities from residential premises in DLF-3 on Thursday. Following directions from the Punjab and Haryana High Court, the operation began around noon in S-Block on Nathupur Road, supported by police and district administration. Led by District Town Planner (Enforcement) Amit Madholia, this marks the start of a broader enforcement campaign targeting violations across DLF-1 to 5. During the operation, multiple establishments were sealed, including hotels, paying guest accommodations, offices, a hospital, and a beauty parlour.…

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Gurugram: Demolition of illegal buildings starts on Galleria Road

GURUGRAM: The enforcement wing of the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) demolished 13 unauthorized commercial structures on land designated for residential use in Chakkarpur, near Hamilton Court Society on Galleria Road. The demolition occurred under strict security, supported by personnel from the Sector 29 police station. Among the structures removed were a chemist shop, pet shop, and a scrap dealer’s unit. District Town Planner (Enforcement) Amit Madholia led the operation alongside duty magistrate Naveen Barua, assistant town planners Divya Dahiya and others from the enforcement team. This anti-encroachment drive concludes a legal battle that lasted over 20 years.…

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Gurugram: DTCP to Renew Action Against Illegal Builds Next Week

GURUGRAM: The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) will resume actions against illegal constructions in DLF Phase 3, following a May 29 order from the Punjab and Haryana High Court that restricted an earlier interim restraint to property owners involved in the case. Final restoration orders were issued on June 12 and 13 for properties not under any stay or status quo directives, directing owners to voluntarily rectify deviations from approved building plans. The department plans to kick off a large-scale enforcement campaign across DLF phases 1 to 5, commencing with Phase 3 next week. The initiative will be…

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HC Limits Relief in Building Violations, Opens Door for DTCP in Gurugram

GURUGRAM: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has paved the way for authorities to take action on numerous cases of alleged building violations within the city. The court has clarified that an earlier restraint order applies only to property owners involved in current litigation, rather than a blanket pause on all cases. This dispute concerns unauthorized constructions, additional floors, excessive coverage, and commercial operations in residential areas spanning DLF-1 to 5. In an order issued on May 29, Chief Justice Sheel Nagu led the bench in specifying that the previous restraint order from November 26, 2025, only affects additional respondents…

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Gurugram: 850 Shanties Demolished in DTCP’s Drive at Saraswati Kunj

GURUGRAM: The ongoing demolition campaign in Saraswati Kunj, Sector 53, has entered its second day, led by district town planner Amit Madholia. Over 42 plots have been cleared, and approximately 650-670 illegal shanties have been demolished across 4.2 acres along the Golf Course Road. Officials reported that the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) plans to conduct further demolitions in the upcoming days as part of a larger initiative to reclaim public land and suppress illegal constructions in Gurgaon’s high-value urban areas. On Monday, nearly 200 shanties were demolished, spanning 2.5 acres across more than 22 plots near Khatu…

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6,500+ Homes Cleared in Gurugram’s 5-Day Encroachment Drive

File Photo GURUGRAM: The five-day anti-encroachment initiative concluded on Wednesday, resulting in opened roads, removal of kiosks, and dismantling of boundary walls in some of the city’s most notable colonies. However, the operation highlighted significant divisions among residents. While many praised the reclamation of public spaces and broader roadways, others questioned the abruptness of the actions and the inconsistencies in enforcement. Teams from the town and country planning department executed demolitions across DLF Phase 1, Phase 2, and various licensed colonies, targeting encroachments on roadways, green belts, and public areas. Officials called it one of the most extensive operations in…