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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,…

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Govt to Demolish DLF-1 in Gurugram After HC Stays S+4 Policy

Representative AI image GURUGRAM: Following a stay on the stilt-plus-four-floor (S+4) policy by the Punjab and Haryana High Court, the government has initiated a systematic crackdown aimed at removing illegal house extensions that encroach on public pathways. The enforcement efforts will kick off this Saturday in DLF-1. District Town Planner (Enforcement) Amit Madholia has urged residents to voluntarily dismantle encroachments to avoid demolition. Additional Chief Secretary (Town and Country Planning) Anurag Aggarwal issued the directive on April 16, instructing agencies to rectify right-of-way violations by April 22. The high court, in its review of petitions including Sunil Singh vs. State…

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Gurugram to Offer Doorstep Demolition Waste Pickup and Inspections

Representative AI image GURUGRAM: The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) is set to initiate a door-to-door collection of construction and demolition (C&D) waste while enhancing disposal measures. Between January and March of this year, the civic body conducted 646 inspections at construction sites to boost enforcement. These updates were discussed during a review meeting held by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) last Friday. An official stated that this initiative is part of a larger strategy to improve waste management and minimize dust pollution, both crucial for addressing the city’s worsening air quality. MCG Commissioner Pradeep Dahiya elaborated on…

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ED raids Gurugram’s 32nd Avenue over ₹500 crore scam

NEW DELHI: On Monday, the Enforcement Directorate executed raids targeting a real estate group based in Gurugram as part of an investigation into an alleged ₹500 crore fraud involving investors, officials reported. Authorities searched seven locations associated with the entity known as 32nd Avenue, which operates in Delhi-NCR and Goa. The company or its promoter has not yet responded to requests for comment. According to ED officials, the case arises from multiple FIRs filed by Haryana Police, prompted by complaints from investors who claim to have been defrauded by the group. The promoter-directors of the group are currently either evading…

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Property Sales Halted in Gurugram’s Valley View Estate Due to License Lapse

GURUGRAM: The Haryana Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has prohibited the execution of sale or conveyance deeds for properties in Valley View Estate, a 21.61-acre group housing colony in Gwalpahari. This action follows the expiration of the project’s development license, originally issued in 1994, which has not been renewed for over a decade. In a recent notice to the sub-registrar at Wazirabad and district authorities, the district town planner (enforcement) in Gurgaon indicated that the development license, granted on June 8, 1994, was only valid until June 7, 2011. This license was issued to BSF Co-operative House Building…