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Notice Issued to 4,500 Homes in Gurugram for Illegal Builds

Representative AI image GURUGRAM: The Haryana government has intensified its crackdown on illegal constructions and the commercial misuse of residential properties in DLF phases 1-5. The number of properties currently under investigation has reached 4,565. This was revealed after the enforcement wing of the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) issued a revised public notice. An earlier survey had identified violations in 4,183 properties. The recent notice has been posted on the DTCP’s official website following a new survey mandated by the Punjab and Haryana High Court. A comprehensive list of affected properties is available at tcpharyana.gov.in, enabling property…

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Gurugram-Noida RRTS: Draft Report Reveals Six Stations

GURUGRAM: The NCR Transport Corporation has presented a draft detailed project report (DPR) to the Haryana government for a rapid rail corridor connecting IFFCO Chowk in Gurgaon to Surajpur in Greater Noida. This corridor is essential for the Central government’s vision of a high-speed rail link between Delhi’s IGI airport and the future Noida International Airport in Jewar. The DPR has been submitted for the Haryana government’s feedback. As outlined in the draft, the corridor will traverse Sector 54, enter Faridabad at Bata Chowk, and continue through the Sector 85-86 intersection towards Noida sectors 142/168 before reaching Surajpur. The corridor,…

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Haryana Extends Settlement Scheme for Faster EDC Recovery

GURUGRAM: The Haryana government has extended its one-time settlement scheme while tightening financial terms to discourage developer delays. The extension of the “Samadhan Se Vikas” scheme until March 31, 2026, addresses long-overdue external development charges (EDC) related to licensing and land use across the state. EDCs are mandatory fees imposed by local governments on developers to support essential infrastructure and amenities outside project boundaries—like roads, water, sewage, and parks—ultimately passed on to homebuyers. According to officials, this decision by the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) came after assessing the “slow pace of recovery under earlier deadlines” amid rising…

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Gurugram: Property Registrations Halted in Raheja Commercial Project

GURUGRAM: The district town planner (enforcement) has instructed the sub-registrar of Manesar to halt property transactions related to Raheja Developers’ commercial project in Sector 84, as the project’s license was discovered to have expired on May 16, 2019. The license for a 2.3-acre commercial colony was not renewed in the designated timeframe, as per an official notice from the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP). According to rule 13 of the Haryana Development and Regulation of Urban Areas Rules, 1976, the licensee must file for renewal at least one month prior to its expiration. The DTCP’s order indicates that…

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ED Files Chargesheet Against Ansal Properties and Promoters

NEW DELHI: On Tuesday, the Enforcement Directorate filed a money laundering chargesheet against Ansal Properties and Infrastructure Ltd. (APIL), a real estate firm based in Gurugram, along with its directors Sushil Ansal, Pranav Ansal, and Gopal Ansal. The prosecution complaint was submitted to a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court by the Gurugram zonal office of the federal agency, related to alleged environmental law violations, according to an ED statement. Individuals identified in the complaint include APIL as well as its directors and shareholders: Sushil, Pranav, and Gopal Ansal. The company and its promoters could not be reached…

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GRAP IV Fails as Gurugram Chokes on Dust from Violating Sites

Representative AI image GURUGRAM: Construction sites in the area have become dust bowls, severely affecting air quality. Residents struggle to breathe as pollution levels surge, prompting the implementation of stage 4 restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR. Many key areas in the city remain enveloped in a permanent haze due to continuous construction activities day and night. Despite the ban, numerous sites are flouting basic guidelines set by the Union Ministry of Environment, such as using green sheets to cover areas, watering down dust, and properly covering vehicles carrying construction and demolition (C&D) waste. Most construction…

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Gurugram homebuyers protest delays, demand probe into issues

GURUGRAM: Hundreds of homebuyers associated with the Capital Gateway housing project in Sector 111, located along the Dwarka Expressway, staged a protest at the site on Sunday. They voiced concerns over significant delays, regulatory shortcomings, and inadequate oversight from authorities. The demonstrators, representing the Capital Gateway Home Buyers Welfare Association (CGHBWA), which comprises over 200 allottees, have called on the Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRERA) to reassess the project approvals, conduct timely hearings, and enforce compliance with the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act. They vowed to maintain peaceful protests until they receive clarity on project completion timelines and…

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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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ED Raids Angle Infrastructure, RP & Nauseva Buildwell in Delhi-NCR

CHANDIGARH: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) from Gurugram Zonal Office conducted search operations in the Delhi-NCR region on Friday, targeting M/s Angle Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd., the resolution professional, and Nauseva Buildwell LLP along with its partners, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The searches were initiated based on evidence suggesting potential collusion during the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) of the corporate debtor, resulting in the seizure of Rs 33 lakh in unexplained cash and various digital devices. The ED’s investigation was prompted by FIRs filed by Gurugram Police and the Delhi Economic Offences Wing, citing allegations…

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NGT Reduces Environmental Fine for Gurugram High-Rise Society

NEW DELHI: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has provided notable relief to Freedom Park Life AOA, developed by BPTP Builder, by significantly decreasing the environmental compensation previously imposed on the society by the Haryana State Pollution Control Board. The appeal, presented by Advocates Sumit Gehlot, T.S. Thakraon, Manju Gehlot, and Abhishek Singh for the appellant, led the Tribunal to determine that the penalty calculated by the Board was unjustified and lacked supporting evidence. Initially, the HSPCB had levied a penalty of Rs 1,55,62,500 on the housing society, claiming that its sewage treatment plant (STP) had been out of order for…