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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…

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Gurugram’s Malibu Towne Club Closed, Residents Want Reopening

Sure, here’s a rewritten version of the content: — GURUGRAM: Residents of Malibu Towne are urging the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) to lift the seal on Malibu Towne Country Club, which has been closed for nearly two years due to compliance issues from planning authorities. The 204-acre township, established in the mid-1990s in Sector 50, relied on the club for amenities such as a swimming pool, gardens, and spaces for community events—facilities residents have greatly missed since the closure. Vijay Shiv Nath, chairman of the Malibu RWA Federation, explained that the club was closed after the authorities…

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Gurugram: 32nd Avenue Owners Notified for Code Violations

Representative AI image GURUGRAM: The district town planner (enforcement) has issued a show-cause notice to the owners and collaborators of 32nd Avenue, a bustling commercial hub in Sector 15-II, following a recent inspection that revealed significant deviations from the approved building and layout plans. This notice comes nearly 10 months after a similar one was issued in January 2025, which aimed to address critical breaches that remained unresolved. 32nd Avenue is celebrated for its diverse food and retail options. The previous notice identified multiple violations, including the complete blockage of a 6-meter fire tender access route, the unauthorized operation of…

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Gurugram: Ornamental Realtors Hit with FIR Over License Issue

GURUGRAM: The district town planner (enforcement) has requested an FIR against a builder due to alleged violations concerning its commercial colony license in Sector 61. Ornamental Realtors Pvt Ltd’s license, which was valid for eight years, expired on August 26, 2017. The request for an FIR has been shared with high-ranking officials at both district and state levels, indicating the government’s commitment to closely monitoring licensed colony projects. Officials noted that Ornamental Realtors Pvt Ltd repeatedly failed to comply with various statutory obligations, leading the enforcement wing to refer the matter to the Haryana State Enforcement Bureau police. This action…

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FIRs Planned Against 214 in Gurugram for Illegal Housing & Eateries

GURUGRAM: In a strong move against illegal colonies, unauthorized dhabas, and warehouses, the district town planner has recommended filing 15 FIRs against 214 individuals. Of these, 11 FIRs are proposed against 208 landowners involved in illegal plotting of 23.55 acres, while four additional FIRs target six individuals for constructing unauthorized dhabas and warehouses in restricted areas, according to officials from the district town planning and enforcement (DTPE). The extensive violations are subject to the Haryana Development and Regulation of Urban Areas Act, 1975, and the Punjab Scheduled Roads and Controlled Areas Restriction of Unregulated Development Act, 1963. Amit Madholia, the…

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FIR Against Ocean Seven Buildtech for ₹217 Crore Housing Scam

GURUGRAM: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Delhi Police has initiated an FIR against Ocean Seven Buildtech Pvt. Ltd. (OSB) and its Managing Director Swaraj Singh Yadav for allegedly deceiving homebuyers and misappropriating funds from the Expressway Towers project in the region. Launched in December 2016 under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban), the project has yet to be completed, despite receiving over ₹217 crore, which amounts to over 95% of the buyer payments. The project, which includes 1,089 flats (1BHK and 2BHK) situated across 7.5 acres, had promised possession by 2022. The FIR, lodged on October 15, resulted from…