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Gurugram: 83 Trees Cut for Illegal Buildings and Roads

Representative AI image GURUGRAM: The forest department has filed a report regarding violations in the Aravalis after a visit from TOI to Raisina Hills, which highlighted the construction of a road and buildings on protected forest land. This report follows a recent inspection conducted by the Haryana forest department in the Aravali region. Officials reported a total of 83 trees felled over two inspections. Divisional Forest Officer Raj Kumar stated, “On Jan 15, we returned to the area and discovered an additional 28 trees had been cut down. We previously issued a forest offence report (FOR) in September 2025 concerning…

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DTCP Discusses Jurisdiction Laws with Gurugram Residents

GURUGRAM: A long-standing dispute regarding the applicable law for DLF 1 to 5 was the focus of a detailed discussion on Monday. The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP)—in accordance with a November 26, 2025, order from the Punjab and Haryana High Court—conducted a public hearing to address residents’ concerns about jurisdiction. Over 100 residents participated in the session. Following the hearing, the DTCP confirmed that all violations identified in DLF 1-5 pertain to license conditions under the Haryana Development and Regulation of Urban Areas (HDRUA) Act, 1975, thereby validating their actions. Residents were permitted to voice objections, and…

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GRAP-4: Open C&D Waste and Road Work Issues in Gurugram

Representative Ai image GURUGRAM: GRAP (Graded Response Action Plan) Stage 4 is currently active across the NCR, but enforcement appears lacking. Local authorities may announce crackdowns, yet Gurgaon streets resemble dust zones. “Dust is everywhere,” remarked Komal Yadav, a resident of Sushant Lok 1, as construction, road excavation, and debris dumping continue despite strict anti-pollution measures. A recent check by TOI revealed ongoing construction and roadwork at various locations, including IFFCO Chowk, Sector 28, Sector 23, Palam Vihar, Sushant Lok 1, and Maruti Vihar. Stage 4 of GRAP, implemented during severe air quality events, aims to restrict dust and emissions…

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Gurugram Buyers Protest Flat Delays, Seek Govt Help

GURUGRAM: Homebuyers are calling on authorities to ensure timely delivery of homes after experiencing extensive construction delays in a project located in Sector 37C. Residents report waiting for possession for several years despite having made full payments. According to representatives of the homebuyers, who staged a protest on Sunday, sales for the Aashiyara project commenced in 2018 under the state’s affordable housing policy. Buyers assert that they paid the full price for their flats over three years ago, yet construction remains incomplete, and work at the site has reportedly stalled for the past year. Officials from the town and country…

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Illegal colonies on 8.5 acres demolished in Gurugram

GURUGRAM: The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has launched a crackdown on illegal real estate activities, demolishing unauthorized colonies across 8.5 acres in the city, as reported by officials on Friday. This initiative, supported by police, aims to curb unplanned urbanization and prevent the sale of illegal plots. The first phase of demolitions began on January 14 in Pataudi’s urban area, targeting two unauthorized colonies. In the revenue estate of village Khor, a 4-acre illegal colony was dismantled, leading to the demolition of 15 damp-proof courses (DPCs), five boundary walls, and an internal earthen road network. Additionally, a…

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Lodha Developers Q3 FY26 Net Debt Rises ₹800 Cr to ₹6,170 Cr

NEW DELHI: Lodha Developers Ltd. has reported a 15% rise in net debt, reaching Rs 6,170 crore for the October-December period due to aggressive land acquisitions aimed at business expansion. Lodha Developers, a prominent name in the Indian real estate sector, operates under the Lodha brand. According to the company’s operational update, its net debt was Rs 6,170 crore at the end of Q3 for the fiscal year 2025-26, up from Rs 5,370 crore on September 30, 2025. “Despite substantial investments in business development during the first nine months of this fiscal year, our net debt remains at Rs 61.7…

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Signature Global to invest ₹380 crore in quake-resistant tech

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: Signature Global has entered into a ₹380-crore memorandum of understanding (MoU) with CECO Hirun, an Indo-Italian joint venture, to introduce advanced earthquake-resistant technology in its projects over the next 15 years. The Delhi-NCR region is situated in seismic zone IV. The advanced earthquake-resistant technology being utilized is Hysteretic Tuned Mass Dampers (HTMDs), which aim to minimize vibrations in high-rise buildings caused by seismic activity and wind, thus enhancing stability and comfort for occupants. “We plan to implement this technology in 80-100 towers over the next 15 years, particularly in buildings exceeding 150 meters in height,”…

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DTCP Sends Notice to Mayfield Garden RWA for Alleged Encroachment

GURUGRAM: The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has served a show-cause notice to the RWA of Mayfield Garden’s N Block along with a private entity regarding alleged encroachment on a 1.25-acre site designated for a public dispensary in Sector 51. Officials reported that unauthorized constructions, including shops, houses, and labor hutments—collectively referred to as Kamla Market—were found on land that is reserved under the approved layout plan for the licensed colony. As stated in the notice issued under Section 10(2) of the Act, the land, developed under various licenses between 1994 and 2009, has been illegally encroached upon,…

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Tulip Infratech Records ₹450 Crore Turnover and ₹80–90 Crore Profit

NEW DELHI: Tulip Infratech, based in Gurugram, has reported a turnover of approximately ₹450 crore for FY25, with profits ranging from ₹80–90 crore, yielding margins of 15–20%, as disclosed by Parveen Jain, chairman & managing director of the company. The firm anticipates that its revenue in the current fiscal year will remain largely stable, with potential fluctuations of ±10%. It aims to maintain margins between 10–20%, supported by controlled leverage, strategic pricing, and consistent progress on ongoing construction projects. The company adopts a conservative operational model, limiting itself to a maximum of four simultaneous projects at a time. In 2025,…

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Builders seek EDC relief, urge Haryana for affordable housing boost

NEW DELHI: Real estate developers in Haryana have put forth a comprehensive set of policy recommendations to the state government, aiming for immediate regulatory, fiscal, and infrastructure reforms to revive stalled projects, reduce compliance burdens, enhance housing affordability, and accelerate urban development. Developers are requesting an extension of relief measures under the one-time settlement scheme for outstanding license renewal fees and the ‘Samadhan Se Vikas’ policy for EDC recovery. They are also advocating for the removal of the condition that halts project approvals at a group level when EDC dues exceed ₹20 crore. The industry argues that this blanket application…