Infrastructure

About 40 homes in DLF-2 under government lens for illegal construction in Gurugram

GURUGRAM: The district town planner (enforcement) has initiated an investigation into illegal modifications in 40 houses in DLF 2. However, sources in the enforcement wing said the department suspects the number of violators may exceed the current list of 40 homes. “What has come to light is just the tip of the iceberg. More properties may be surveyed as the probe expands,” an official requesting anonymity said. The list of irregularities includes additional floors constructed without approval, encroachments in front and rear setbacks, misuse of stilt parking and unauthorised alterations in balconies — all of which violate approved building plans…

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Over 50 illegal gates installed on roads in South City-1 razed, DLF-2 next in line in Gurugram

Representative Image GURUGRAM: Fifty-one illegally installed gates across 11 residential blocks were dismantled on Friday in a demolition drive conducted by the district town planner (enforcement) team in South City-1. An official said the next demolition drive will be conducted in DLF-2. Acting on a series of complaints by residents and educational institutions, department of town and country planning (DTCP) moved swiftly to restore access to internal colony roads that were illegally blocked for years. Current planning norms allow only boom barriers — not gates — on internal roads of licensed colonies and even then, under specific conditions. Gates can…