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Gurugram: Missing Links Force 7 km Detour for Vatika Commuters

File Photo GURUGRAM: Over ten years since the launch of Vatika India Next township, two segments of a planned sector road—50m and 15m—remain unfinished, affecting connectivity for around 10,000 families. Residents reported that these gaps are part of a planned 24-meter-wide sector road and have been incomplete since they moved to the township in 2013, due to pending land acquisition. While the unfinished sections are relatively short, their absence has hindered the overall functionality of the road network. “This road is crucial for accessing the Dwarka Expressway and our daily commute,” said Pradip Rahi, president of the Vatika G21 Residents’…

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Residents demand Kirti Nagar-Palam metro extension to Dwarka Expressway

GURUGRAM: Residents in newly developed sectors of Gurgaon and Dwarka, Delhi, are advocating for the proposed Kirti Nagar-Palam Metro corridor to be extended to include Dwarka and the Dwarka Expressway. They cite increasing traffic congestion and inadequate public transport options connecting the two areas. A joint delegation from the Dwarka Forum and the Dwarka Expressway Gurugram Development Association (DXP-GDA) met with West Delhi MP Kamaljeet Sehrawat, presenting their request for improved metro and bus services for commuters traveling between these regions. Earlier this month, the Delhi government approved a new 9.9-km metro line connecting Palam and Kirti Nagar, which will…

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Gurugram’s Malibu Towne Country Club Receives OC, Reopening Soon

GURUGRAM: Country Club of Malibu Towne has finally obtained its occupation certificate (OC) after a two-year wait, allowing it to reopen after its closure in 2024. The township’s license, which expired in 2020, was renewed six years later, in January 2026, enabling the builder to proceed with the OC application. Authorities have confirmed that all outstanding paperwork, payments, and required corrections that led to the sealing of the club are now complete. Residents of Malibu Towne, which is home to nearly 10,000 people, can look forward to the reopening of essential amenities, including the swimming pool. The 204-acre township in…

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Gurugram: 850 Shanties Demolished in DTCP’s Drive at Saraswati Kunj

GURUGRAM: The ongoing demolition campaign in Saraswati Kunj, Sector 53, has entered its second day, led by district town planner Amit Madholia. Over 42 plots have been cleared, and approximately 650-670 illegal shanties have been demolished across 4.2 acres along the Golf Course Road. Officials reported that the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) plans to conduct further demolitions in the upcoming days as part of a larger initiative to reclaim public land and suppress illegal constructions in Gurgaon’s high-value urban areas. On Monday, nearly 200 shanties were demolished, spanning 2.5 acres across more than 22 plots near Khatu…

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Illegal Walls and Rooms Targeted in Gurugram Offices and Homes

Representative image GURUGRAM: On Wednesday, the enforcement wing of the Town and Country Planning Department (DTCP) conducted a sealing and demolition drive throughout the city. The operation targeted unauthorized structures at various residential and commercial properties, supported by local police from the Sector 50 police station. Actions taken included the demolition of an internal wall and an unauthorized vendor stall, as well as sealing a servant room. Authorities confirmed that proper legal procedures were followed before any demolition and sealing occurred, with notices issued accordingly. These actions were initiated in response to multiple complaints received through various grievance channels. At…

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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…