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Gurugram: HSVP Halts Demolition, Awaits HC Guidance

File Photo GURUGRAM: The citywide anti-encroachment initiative by Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP), set to commence on Monday, has now been postponed. This decision has come in light of a pending petition before the Punjab and Haryana High Court regarding the stilt-plus-four-floor construction policy, which is tied to numerous encroachment cases. Although the court declined to halt demolitions in the city, HSVP officials indicated that the drive would only proceed following explicit instructions from the bench. A senior HSVP official, who requested anonymity, confirmed the delay. “The initiative has been postponed as the matter is under High Court review. We…

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New Demolitions Planned in Gurugram’s HSVP Sectors

File Photo GURUGRAM: The Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) is set to launch a comprehensive anti-encroachment campaign starting Monday, aimed at clearing the right-of-way across 44 sectors for public infrastructure including roads and utilities. This initiative will roll out in phases throughout May and June. This initiative follows a five-day demolition operation led by the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP), targeting all unauthorized encroachments such as kitchen gardens, extended ramps, flower pots in public areas, temporary kiosks, pushcarts, and other blockages. HSVP officials urge residents to voluntarily dismantle these structures before the scheduled dates. A detailed timetable has…

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Cleanup and Road Restoration Begin in Gurugram Post-Bulldozers

GURUGRAM: Just days after bulldozers cleared out encroachments during April 18-22 — which included boundary walls, guard rooms, kiosks, and hoardings in alignment with the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s interim order on the stilt+4 policy — the Town and Country Planning (DTCP) department has initiated the next phase: clearing debris, restoring roads, and upgrading long-overdue infrastructure. Formal notices have been dispatched to developers and the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) by district town planner (enforcement) Amit Madholia. These set out a comprehensive post-demolition plan. Developers and the civic body are responsible for restoring internal roads according to the approved…

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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…

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Gurugram to Auction Properties Over Unpaid GRAP Fines

GURUGRAM: The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has launched a rigorous recovery initiative aimed at individuals and entities with outstanding challans issued during the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). They have warned that unpaid dues may lead to property sealing and auction proceedings. MCG Commissioner Pradeep Dahiya urged officials on Monday to hasten recovery efforts, emphasizing that the enforcement teams responsible for issuing challans will be held accountable for the collection of payments. He warned that any negligence in recovery would not be accepted, stating that there are currently 176 pending challans totaling Rs 41.2 lakh. This initiative coincides with…

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GMDA Notifies Builder Over Drain Blockage in Ramprastha City

GURUGRAM: On Tuesday, GMDA issued a show-cause notice to the Ramprastha City developer in Sector 37D for allegedly constructing an unauthorized access that disrupts the natural flow of the Badshapur stormwater drain, raising concerns ahead of the monsoon season. If the developer fails to comply or provide an unsatisfactory response, the Authority warned that it will demolish the structure without notice, recover penalty costs, and initiate legal action. The recently identified structure constitutes a significant violation of drainage regulations and could cause waterlogging, public inconvenience, and damage to public infrastructure during the monsoon, according to the notice. The Authority classified…

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SC Issues Notice on Contempt Petition Over Gurugram Constructions

GURUGRAM: The Supreme Court has issued a notice in a contempt petition filed by Rajdarbar Iconic Venture concerning its December 17, 2024, ruling on unauthorized constructions, focusing on a land parcel in Chakkarpur village. During the contempt petition hearing on April 17, a bench comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and Vijay Bishnoi acknowledged the delay in filing the petition and instructed the respondents, including Anurag Rastogi and others, to submit their replies by May 7, 2026. The court also waived the requirement for their personal appearance at this stage. The petition names several respondents, including high-ranking Haryana officials such as the…

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Gurugram: 1,000 Illegal Extensions Removed in 3-Day Drive

GURUGRAM: In a significant initiative aimed at clearing public space infringements, enforcement teams have dismantled illegal extensions from nearly 1,000 homes in just three days. These demolitions included ramps, guard rooms, lawns, kiosks, and other structures encroaching on public land across major licensed colonies. With two days remaining in this operation, the town and country planning department (DTCP) is preparing to submit an action report to the state government. The affected areas include DLF Phase 1, South City 1, Palam Vihar, Sushant Lok-2, Uppal Southend, Malibu Town, Ardee City, and Suncity. This cleanup follows a stay from the Punjab and…

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Hundreds of Illegal Extensions Removed in Gurugram Operation

File Photo GURUGRAM: Enforcement teams escalated their anti-encroachment efforts on Sunday, deploying bulldozers across DLF phases, Golf Course Road, South City, Sushant Lok, Suncity, and other upscale neighborhoods to remove illegal extensions impacting right of way. Authorities demolished hundreds of illegal structures following a stay by the Punjab and Haryana High Court on the stilt+four-floor (S+4) policy, pushing the government into strict enforcement mode. The operation was spearheaded by district town planner (enforcement) Amit Madholia, with all eight teams operating simultaneously throughout the city, targeting encroachments along internal roads. Officials noted that Sunday’s actions were more extensive and executed faster…

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Missing Papers Halt 2.5 Lakh Property Deals in Gurugram

GURUGRAM: The Income Tax (I-T) department is investigating approximately 2.5 lakh property transactions, worth over Rs 3 lakh crore, in the north-west region of India, according to officials. Many of these substantial transactions stem from Gurgaon and Faridabad. Revenue offices in these areas have either neglected to report transactions or submitted incomplete or erroneous PAN details, causing significant obstacles in tax verification efforts. Over the past year, the Directorate of Intelligence and Criminal Investigation (Chandigarh) has conducted over 40 surveys and spot verifications across revenue offices in Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and various Union Territories, including Chandigarh, Jammu & Kashmir,…