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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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Aadhaar e-KYC, QR Code Required for Haryana Property Registration

GURUGRAM: The property registration process in Haryana has undergone a significant transformation. This new, technology-driven system aims to enhance speed, security, and transparency. Mandatory components include Aadhaar-based e-KYC (electronic know your customer), biometric authentication, and digital signatures for all property registrations. Moreover, every registered document will now feature a QR code for easy authenticity verification. The updated system is now in effect for all types of registrations throughout the state. Officials from the revenue department indicate that these reforms will simplify, expedite, and enhance the transparency of the property registration and mutation process. The QR code on registry papers is…

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Illegal walls, buildings cleared from protected Aravali land

Representative Image GURUGRAM: On Thursday, approximately three acres of protected Aravali land in Behrampur village were liberated from illegal occupation. In a significant anti-encroachment operation in recent years, the forest department demolished 11 unlawful structures including buildings under construction and boundary walls. The demolitions occurred on land classified under sections 4 and 5 of the Punjab Land Preservation Act (PLPA), which is designated as part of the Aravali Plantation, where non-forest activities require statutory approvals. Using earthmovers, officials dismantled newly constructed brick structures and walls on the protected land. By midday, site debris including broken bricks and twisted steel bars…

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Haryana Delays Launch of New Occupation Certificates System

GURUGRAM: The proposed self-certification system has been postponed. All approvals for building plans and occupation certificates (OCs) will proceed under the current regulations for the time being. The state will maintain the existing approval process until the necessary digital infrastructure and administrative framework are established. The Haryana government has issued new implementation guidelines for amendments to the Haryana Building Code-2017, emphasizing that key provisions from the revised regulations notified on December 8, 2025, will be delayed. According to the directives from Additional Chief Secretary Anurag Aggarwal, the self-certification system for low-risk residential buildings and third-party certification for high-risk structures, including…

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Haryana’s OC Self-Certification Policy Faces Scrutiny After Probe

GURUGRAM: Haryana’s self-certification policy for issuing occupation certificates (OCs) in licensed colonies is facing criticism. A joint investigation by the CM’s Flying Squad and the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) uncovered several buildings that were granted OCs despite being incomplete. Inspections in licensed colonies revealed ongoing construction with buildings lacking basic finishing touches, yet they were marked as complete in official records. Following the findings, show-cause notices have been issued to multiple architects, and departmental action is underway. Investigations into additional suspected violations are ongoing. This inquiry has raised concerns about the framework established in November 2022, which…

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Owners Protest for PG Regularisation After Sealing in Gurugram

GURUGRAM: Opposition to the Department of Town and Country Planning’s (DTCP) proposed sealing and demolition actions against illegally operating paying guest (PG) accommodations and guesthouses grew stronger on Thursday, as several operators and residents staged a protest march and mahapanchayat in DLF-3. DTCP is set to resume its sealing and demolition efforts starting July 1. The enforcement team has already begun distributing pamphlets instructing occupants of PGs and guesthouses to vacate by June 30. This protest occurs amidst ongoing actions against unauthorized constructions and commercial activities in residential areas of DLF phases 1 to 5, following directives from the Punjab…

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MCG Denies Waste Charge Exemptions on Property Tax in Gurugram

GURUGRAM: The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has clarified that no exemptions will be provided regarding garbage collection charges linked to property tax bills, amidst growing uncertainty among residents. MCG Commissioner Pradeep Dahiya emphasized to TOI that the charges should not be seen solely as a garbage collection fee. “These are solid waste management charges that incorporate road sweeping and other sanitation expenses. Residents are required to pay,” he stated, noting that MCG’s annual sanitation expenditure amounts to approximately Rs 350 crore. This announcement follows weeks of confusion, during which many residents questioned the necessity of the charges. Various resident…

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15 Architects Risk Blacklisting for Violations in Haryana

GURUGRAM: The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has proposed the blacklisting of 15 architects due to alleged misconduct in issuing occupation certificates (OCs). The architects under scrutiny include Niharika Yadav, Yashpal, Jatin Lochab, Jivesh, Sudiksha Kaushik, Aman Sharma, Deepak Jayant, Ravinder, Ravi Kumar, Manoj Kumar, Gomati Prasad, Jyoti Sharma, Rosy Raghav, Jitender, and Somansh Singhal. According to department sources, new OC applications from these architects are currently on hold while further measures are evaluated. The department is also considering imposing financial penalties and additional disciplinary actions. This crackdown follows a comprehensive investigation by the chief minister’s flying squad…

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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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Haryana: RWA Must Preserve Essential Services Despite Dues

GURUGRAM: The registrar-general of societies in Haryana has ruled that resident welfare associations (RWAs) cannot suspend essential services like garbage collection or digital access systems as a means to recover unpaid maintenance fees. Additionally, it was emphasized that maintenance charges should be proportional to the size of residences, rather than uniformly applied to all properties. The June 16 directive arose from a conflict involving residents and the N Block RWA of Mayfield Gardens, concluding a legal struggle that had persisted for almost nine months across various administrative channels. On September 27 of the previous year, the RWA held a general…