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Haryana RERA Requires Ireo to Pay 11% Interest to NRI Buyer

GURUGRAM: The Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRERA) has instructed Ireo Private Ltd to pay an annual delay interest of 10.8% to UK-based allottee Balraj Singh for failing to deliver possession of a plot in its Ireo City project in Sector 60 on schedule. Singh acquired a 314 sq-yard plot back in 2011 but was only offered possession in December 2021, with the actual handover occurring a year later, following multiple delays and a reduction in plot size. Since the project was approved in 2014 and the original delivery date was set for 2017, the Authority concluded that Singh experienced…

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Developers in Gurugram’s Matri Van Earn Green Credits for Trees

GURUGRAM: Developers planting trees in the Matri Van area can now earn green credits, announced Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Thursday. The Matri Van covers approximately 750 acres in the Aravali range. Initially launched as a “memory forest” for organizations and companies to plant saplings in honor of loved ones or under corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, the project has transitioned from a symbolic effort to one where planted saplings can yield credits—akin to carbon credits—that can be sold or used against future environmental obligations. Yadav noted that plantations achieving 40% crown cover on degraded lands within five years…

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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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Delhi RERA Includes 2008 Project After Partial OC from MCD

GURUGRAM: The Delhi Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) has mandated state-run NBCC Ltd to register its NBCC Plaza Complex at Saket—a completed property where allottees received possession 17 years ago—as an ‘ongoing project’ under the RERA Act of 2016. This directive, issued by a majority bench led by Chairperson Anand Kumar and Member Ajay Kumar Kuhar, followed a complaint from Gurgaon-based Rajeshwari Realty Pvt Ltd, one of the major stakeholders in the project. The complaint highlighted that NBCC failed to execute conveyance deeds, form an association of allottees, and manage common areas—key obligations outlined under the RERA framework. The bench…

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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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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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Haryana RERA Orders Assotech to Refund ₹39 Lakh to Buyer

GURUGRAM: The Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRera) has ordered Assotech Ltd to refund ₹38.5 lakh to a homebuyer for failing to deliver a flat in its Assotech Blith project located in Sector 99, Gurgaon. The complainant, Vineet Minocha, purchased a 3BHK unit (G-503) in 2012 for ₹1 crore, with possession promised by March 2016. Despite paying ₹38 lakh, the unit remained incomplete. The builder later requested consent to resell the unit, assuring a refund within two months, which was not fulfilled. HRera has now mandated the refund of the paid amount along with 11% interest. Minocha provided a consent…

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DTPE Notifies 61 Sushant Lok-1 Plot Owners of Illegal Activities

GURUGRAM: During a two-phase enforcement initiative, 61 show-cause notices were issued to property owners in Sushant Lok-1 for conducting commercial activities such as clinics, gyms, skincare centers, eyewear shops, departmental stores, bookstores, toy stores, and offices within residential areas. The initiative, executed by the District Town Planner Enforcement (DTPE) team with police backing, also led to the demolition or sealing of unauthorised constructions in Vyapar Kendra Market. One illegal floor and 21 offices were sealed for violating construction regulations and encroaching on shared spaces. Additionally, 17 unauthorised staircases and five encroachments were removed. Businesses affected included Pooja Taxi, multiple units…

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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…