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25 Acres of Aravali Forest Cleared of Buildings and Walls

GURUGRAM: On Friday, approximately 25 acres of encroached land in the Raisina Hills of Sohna were cleared in a demolition drive focused on the Aravalis. The operation, led by the forest department, aimed to dismantle boundary walls, farmhouses, and other illegal structures on protected land. Officials stated that this action seeks to reclaim forest and PLPA-notified areas that have faced extensive illegal encroachments over the years. “We are committed to removing encroachments on forest and Aravali land. Additional drives will be conducted in the upcoming days. Notices will be published in newspapers, allowing 10 days for public responses before further…

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Thirteen Illegal Colonies on 40 Acres Demolished in Gurugram

Representative image created by AI GURUGRAM: The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has initiated a significant demolition drive, targeting 13 unauthorized colonies throughout the city. In collaboration with local police, the DTCP has cleared over 40 acres of illegal developments and demolished more than 50 structures as part of this major enforcement operation. The enforcement activities, carried out in three phases between July 18 and July 23, focused on unauthorized colonies within the jurisdictions of Sector 65, Rajendra Park, and Bhondsi police stations. Officials noted that these colonies were established without the required layout approvals, zoning clearances, or…