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1,000+ Homes Ignore Stilt Parking Rules in Gurugram, DLF Leads

GURUGRAM: A significant crackdown on the misuse of parking areas in upscale residential districts has revealed extensive violations in stilt-plus-four-floor (S+4) buildings. The Department of Town and Country Planning (Enforcement) has identified violations in 1,137 residences across 19 licensed colonies in the city. Data acquired by TOI indicates that 968 property owners have received show-cause notices, and 18 buildings have been sealed for breaching sanctioned building plans. The Punjab and Haryana High Court will review the matter on May 12, when the department is expected to provide a comprehensive compliance report. DLF-2 recorded the highest number of violations, with 453…

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Haryana Sets June 30 Deadline for Online Land Sale Actors

Representative Image GURUGRAM: The Haryana government has set June 30, 2026, as the deadline for landowners to join the ongoing e-Bhoomi initiative, through which land is acquired with owner consent for urban, commercial, and institutional development throughout the state. HSVP (Haryana Shahari Awas Pradhikaran) is seeking to procure land to introduce new sectors. Notably, HSVP has not launched any new sectors in Gurgaon in the past 20 years. They have identified 1.7 lakh acres across 71 towns, marking it as one of the largest voluntary land procurement efforts in the state. The initial phase aims to acquire approximately 47,000 acres.…

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Notices Issued for Untreated Sewage from Two Dwarka E-Way Projects

Here’s a rewritten version of the content while retaining the essential details: — Representative AI image GURUGRAM: The Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) has identified two group housing projects along the Dwarka Expressway that were found bypassing the treatment of untreated effluents. This discovery was made during a review of sewage treatment plants (STPs) in high-rise buildings, leading to the issuance of show-cause notices. The inspections took place shortly after the board initiated a compliance drive aimed at ensuring STPs in the rapidly developing housing societies along the Dwarka Expressway are adhering to environmental regulations, especially in light of…

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Inspecting Potable Water Use at DLF Phase Construction Sites

GURUGRAM: In response to rising summer temperatures, a crackdown has been launched in DLF City phases to address the illegal extraction and use of drinking water at construction sites. Recently, motors used to draw water at seven construction sites were dismantled, according to officials from the DLF security team, who also requested that MCG impose penalties on offenders. This enforcement follows frequent instances of drinking water being diverted from household use for construction and other purposes. Officials noted that this misuse disrupts distribution and increases pressure on an already constrained water system. “Our priority is to ensure that residents have…

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Haryana: DTCP Initiates Statewide Audit of Infrastructure, Funds

GURUGRAM: The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has launched a statewide initiative to collect data on infrastructure capacity, encroachments, and funds utilization, following an interim order from the Punjab and Haryana High Court regarding the stilt-plus-four (S+4) policy. In a memo issued on Wednesday, the department instructed key urban agencies—including metropolitan development authorities, municipal corporations, HSVP, HSIIDC, and other local bodies—to provide detailed reports by 10:30 AM on May 1, in anticipation of the next hearing on May 4. Urban planners believe this effort could significantly impact residential densification policies statewide. “The court is assessing whether infrastructure can…

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Haryana to Mandate EV Charging Points in Societies, Malls, Offices

Representative Image GURUGRAM: The Haryana government has proposed changes to the Haryana Building Code, 2017, mandating EV charging infrastructure in both residential and non-residential projects to enhance EV adoption in the state. The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has announced a public notice requesting feedback from stakeholders within 30 days, with a deadline set for May 26. The draft amendments state that EV charging infrastructure will be excluded from Floor Area Ratio (FAR) calculations, a move anticipated to motivate developers to incorporate these facilities without affecting the built area. The proposal outlines clear guidelines for installing electric charging…

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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…