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Gurugram’s Planned Development a Top Priority for Haryana CM

File Photo GURUGRAM: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini emphasized that cleanliness, beautification, and planned urban development in Gurugram are top priorities for the state government. During a meeting in Gurugram, he instructed officials from all construction agencies and relevant departments to ensure that Construction and Demolition waste is disposed of at designated sites, adhering to scientific standards. A total of 15 grievances were reviewed in the meeting, with 13 resolved immediately. Directions were given to hold off on two cases until the next meeting, with Saini asking for status reports on these pending matters. Highlighting the importance of addressing…

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SC Reviews Haryana’s Civic Bodies on Illegal Structure Enforcement

GURUGRAM: The Supreme Court has significantly intensified its examination of urban planning violations in the city. In a ruling on July 9, the apex court warned that the MCG and GMDA could face direct repercussions if they fail to enforce final demolition orders against illegal structures. While ordering the personal attendance of the MCG commissioner and the GMDA CEO, the court stated that despite some demolition orders being finalized—especially in certain city areas—authorities have not acted on them. The case is set to be reviewed on August 4, during which the court will assess compliance reports from the municipalities. The…

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Gurugram: RERA Orders ₹50L Compensation After 13-Year Delay

GURUGRAM: The Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRera) has ordered Ramprastha Promoter and Development Pvt Ltd to pay Rs 50 lakh as compensation, along with an 11% annual interest, to a homebuyer due to significant delays in delivering a residential unit in the Edge Tower project, situated in Sector 37D. Vinod Kumar Gupta, the complainant, had booked the unit in 2010 for Rs 49.8 lakh, with an expected possession date of August 31, 2012. However, the project remains unfinished years later. Gupta had initially sought a refund through HRera. In October 2022, the authority instructed the developer to refund the…

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Gurugram civic body has 5,000+ pending property ID requests

GURUGRAM: There are currently 5,390 pending property ID objections and applications with the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG). Of these, 51% (2,740 cases) remain unresolved at the civic level, leaving many property owners in limbo regarding corrections and information about their property tax assessments. Additionally, 1,764 objections (32.7%) concerning existing property IDs have been returned to residents for further documents or clarifications, and thus remain pending. The issue also affects new property ID requests. Out of 886 pending applications, 585 are awaiting action from MCG, while 301 have been returned to applicants for more information. Homeowners are left waiting for…

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Haryana Reinstates Ban on Stilt-Plus-Four Building Approvals

GURUGRAM: The Haryana government has once again halted approvals for stilt-plus-four (S+4) residential buildings statewide, following proceedings at the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday. The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) issued directives on Wednesday evening instructing all relevant authorities to cease granting new approvals for S+4 buildings until further notice. An official communication from the DTCP director indicated that the decision was made due to the pending finalization of an online building plan approval framework and other administrative mechanisms for these types of constructions. Consequently, all new approvals are on hold. The order mandates that concerned…

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Gurugram: Orris Infra Directors Charged with Land Fraud

GURUGRAM: The Gurugram police have launched a cheating and criminal conspiracy investigation against a real estate firm and its executives, accused of fraud concerning an agreement related to agricultural land near Manesar. The FIR was filed against Orris Infrastructure Private Limited, its directors Vijay Gupta and Amit Gupta, along with authorized signatory Jitender Singh, at Kherki Daula police station on July 7, citing Sections 420 (cheating) and 120-B (criminal conspiracy) of the IPC. The complainants—Ashwani Kumar, Rajpal, and Krishan Kumar, heirs of the late Anand Prakash—allege that the builder illicitly transferred some of their allocated plots to third parties, despite…

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SC Gives Parsvnath a Week to Pay Homebuyer Dues or Face Jail

NEW DELHI: On Monday, the Supreme Court provided Parsvnath Developers with one final week to comply with orders favoring homebuyers in Gurugram. They must deposit the full amount along with 12% interest with the court registry. The bench, including Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, issued strong warnings to the real estate firm and its directors, stating that failure to comply could lead to imprisonment. “The entire country has been misled,” the Chief Justice remarked, threatening jail time if they do not adhere to the orders within a week. He emphasized that they are treating…

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HC Orders Haryana to Submit DLF City Demolition Records

GURUGRAM: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered the state government to provide details regarding demolition and restoration actions on properties accused of unauthorized construction in DLF City. During the hearing of multiple petitions, including one from the DLF City Residents Welfare Association, the court granted the Haryana government a deadline of ten days to respond and scheduled the next hearing for July 28. The court emphasized that lawful structures should remain protected during enforcement actions and requested copies of the building bylaws relevant to the area to determine compliance with planning regulations. The case revolves around alleged unauthorized…

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Gurugram Residents Protest Godrej Oasis Fee Increase

GURUGRAM: Residents of Godrej Oasis in Sector 88A protested on Saturday against a significant increase in common area maintenance (CAM) charges. They alleged inadequate maintenance services, lack of financial transparency, and delayed resolution of long-standing society issues, including unpaid salaries for housekeeping staff. Despite raising their concerns through emails and meetings with the developer for several months, they reported receiving unsatisfactory responses. The CAM charges increased from approximately Rs 4.79 per square foot to Rs 6.58 per square foot, excluding 18% GST, without proper justification or consultation with the residents. On Saturday, the society’s housekeeping services halted after sanitation workers…

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Stilt Parking Rooms Demolished, Guesthouses Sealed in DLF-3

Representative AI image GURUGRAM: The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) resumed its enforcement operations in DLF-3 on Friday, demolishing illegal structures in stilt parking areas, sealing four properties used for unauthorized commercial activities, and clearing encroachments along 4.5km of public right of way (RoW). Led by District Town Planner (Enforcement) Amit Madholia, this operation is part of the third phase of an ongoing crackdown on illegal constructions and unauthorized commercial use in DLF phases 1 to 5, as per the directions of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The enforcement actions focused on S Block, T Block, and…