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Gurugram Housing Project License Expires; SU Estates Faces FIR

Representative AI image GURUGRAM: The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has instructed the police to file an FIR against SU Estates for neglecting to renew its group housing license for a 20-acre project located in Sector 58/63. The license allowed the developer to create a residential group housing colony in Ullahwas as part of the Gurgaon-Manesar Urban Complex. The license, initially issued in 2009, expired in August 2017, yet the developer never submitted a renewal application or the necessary documents according to Rule 13 of the 1976 Urban Areas Rules. A notice issued on October 17 was reportedly…

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DTCP Cracks Down on Unauthorized Warehouses in Gurugram

GURUGRAM: The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has initiated consecutive demolition drives to tackle the issue of unauthorized constructions on the city outskirts, supported by a substantial police presence. In Bilaspur, two illegal warehouses spanning approximately 25,000 sq ft and a 200 m boundary wall were demolished. One day prior, enforcement teams dismantled two unauthorized colonies covering 7 acres in Farrukhnagar, destroying 14 structures, an under-construction house, and the entire road network. According to DTCP officials, these actions are part of an ongoing initiative to eliminate unauthorized colonies and warehouses placed on agricultural and revenue land, especially in…

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Gurugram Council Demolishes Illegal Commercial Structure

GURUGRAM: On Wednesday, the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) demolished a commercial building belonging to Congress member Rajesh Yadav and his brother in Sector 68. The demolition, which was overseen by the district town planner and a duty magistrate, escalated into a tense situation as Yadav confronted the enforcement team. According to District Town Planner (DTP) RS Batth, the structure was built on 1,000 square yards without the necessary approvals and was operating as a commercial facility. Batth noted that a furniture showroom, numerous offices, and other businesses were running from the site. As an earthmover dismantled the building, Yadav…

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DTCP Launches Sealing Drive in Gurugram’s Sushant Lok 2 & 3

GURUGRAM: This week, the district town planner (enforcement) will initiate a significant sealing drive in Sushant Lok-2 and Sushant Lok-3, targeting unauthorized commercial activities and illegal constructions. Over 60 properties have received restoration orders, as many owners did not comply within the 10-day deadline. The sealing will occur in phases. Notices had already been issued to 24 properties running businesses like salons, guesthouses, and coaching centers, along with 36 properties found to have structural violations in stilt and setback areas. The enforcement effort in Sushant Lok-2 and 3 forms part of the DTCP’s broader plan to tackle encroachment in licensed…

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Gurugram: Homebuyers protest as MRG Meridian flats remain undelivered

GURUGRAM: Homebuyers of the MRG Meridian project in Sector 89 held a protest, demanding timely possession of their long-delayed flats. The allottees, who participated in a draw on February 18, 2019, reported that the project received environmental clearance in October 2019 and was originally promised for possession by September 2023. Despite numerous follow-ups, the builder has not delivered the homes, resulting in a two-year delay. Protesters expressed that the builder’s recent assertion of having applied for an occupation certificate (OC) offers little comfort as families struggle with financial strain from the extended wait. “The builder’s claim of applying for an…

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DTCP Suspends Project License, Directs FIR Against Company Directors

GURUGRAM: The district town planner (enforcement) has suspended the development license of Prime Time Infraproject for its 10.9-acre residential colony in Sector 1, Pataudi. This license, originally issued on October 22, 2013, was officially suspended on February 4 due to the developer’s alleged non-compliance with directives and failure to respond to show-cause notices. The DTCP decided on the suspension after the developers consistently missed project deadlines and breached bilateral agreements. Sub-registrar Pataudi has been instructed to halt all registrations of sale deeds, conveyance deeds, and lease agreements related to the project. Additionally, red entries have been made in the revenue…

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DTCP Demolishes Illegal Structure in Emaar Palm Hills, Gurugram

Representative image created by AI GURUGRAM: The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has demolished an unauthorized meeting hall constructed by the Residents’ Welfare Association (RWA) of EMAAR Palm Hills in Sector 77. This structure was built in a shared open space without DTCP’s approval, contravening the designated layout plan. The department emphasized that a resolution passed in a general body meeting does not grant RWAs the legal authority to erect permanent or semi-permanent structures, particularly in green belt areas or public spaces as indicated in the layout plan. The department has warned RWAs against similar infractions in the…

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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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DTCP to Appoint Admins for Illegal RWAs Structures in Gurugram

GURUGRAM: On Monday, the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) demolished an illegal structure constructed by the previous Residents’ Welfare Association (RWA) of Suncity Avenue, Sector 102. Officials stated that the makeshift structure, situated at the rear of the society, was used for religious activities. “The illegal construction came to our attention following formal complaints from residents. After verification, we issued a demolition order in accordance with the law,” explained Amit Madholia, the district town planner (enforcement). The authorities pointed out a growing trend of RWAs engaging in unauthorized constructions within common areas of housing societies. “These structures, often…

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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…