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Punjab & Haryana HC to Measure Road Width After PIL on S+4 Policy

GURUGRAM: On Thursday, the Punjab and Haryana High Court ordered a physical inspection of internal roads in planned residential sectors of Gurugram to assess their actual width and condition. This decision follows a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging Haryana’s stilt-plus-four (S+4) construction policy. A bench comprising Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sanjiv Berry established a three-member panel to conduct inspections and submit a report in ten days, with the case next scheduled for hearing on February 17. The commission will include an additional advocate general (or nominee), the petitioner’s counsel, and the secretary of the district legal services authority,…

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Chandigarh HC Raps HSVP for Current Plot Rates, Grants Oustees Relief

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted a significant relief to land oustees. It has overturned the Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran’s (HSVP) decision to charge current market rates for residential plots, stating that charges should reflect the rates valid at the time applications were submitted. The court emphasized that beneficiaries should not face penalties for delays caused by authorities. The court concluded that when delays in allotment were entirely due to the authorities, oustees had the right to plots at the rates applicable during the application period, rather than the increased current rates. The division bench, led by…

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Faridabad: Kot Residents Challenge New Land Plan in HC

GURUGRAM: Residents of Kot village in Faridabad have approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court regarding a new land consolidation plan. Their main concern is that the plan may deprive plots of access roads, leading farmers to resort to distress sales. This action follows the government’s recent withdrawal of an existing scheme, replaced by a new notification just three days later in October 2025. Yash Pal, the Director of Consolidation of Holdings, explained that the previous consolidation scheme for Kot was revoked because its conditions were deemed “not suitable or practical” and contradicted the Consolidation Act. Consequently, land was removed…

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High Court Directs Haryana: Map Aravalis and Define Forests

GURUGRAM: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Haryana government to provide a clear and legally sound definition of the Aravali forest landscape in the state. The case will be revisited on January 9, 2026, during which the government is expected to submit an affidavit “mapping the exact area” of the Aravalis, in accordance with previous Supreme Court rulings and a recent apex court judgment from last month. The bench, comprising Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sanjiv Berry, issued the directive on Tuesday while examining a public interest litigation initiated by activist Harinder Dhingra. They instructed Principal…

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HC Resumes Building Violation Case; DLF 1-5 Owners Can Object

GURUGRAM: A pivotal development has emerged regarding the long-standing issues of illegal construction and the commercial misuse of residential properties in DLF 1 to 5. The Punjab and Haryana High Court has instructed the town and country planning department to gather objections from all plot and homeowners who received prior notices. Affected homeowners have until December 31 to submit their objections or representations to the enforcement office, with no submissions accepted past this date. With the case returning to the High Court, the town and country planning department is tasked with compiling objections and providing hearings for all affected homeowners.…

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SC Halts Order to Remove Illegal Constructions in DLF City, Gurugram

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has overturned a Punjab and Haryana High Court order mandating the removal of unauthorized and illegal constructions in Gurugram’s DLF City. A bench comprising Justices J K Maheshwari and Vijay Bishnoi issued this ruling after observing that the directive was given without allowing the property owners a chance to be heard, as they were not parties to the original lawsuits. The apex court noted that the High Court’s direction, regarding the jurisdiction of the civil court or the removal of constructions, did not consider the appellants, which is a procedural oversight. “It is essential for…

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HC Orders Haryana to Explain SEIAA Composition Delay

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has instructed the State of Haryana to submit a specific affidavit from the Additional Chief Secretary of the Department of Mines and Geology. This affidavit must explain why the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) has not been constituted since February 2025. The court also requested all correspondence between the State of Haryana and the pertinent Union of India departments to be included with the affidavit. A division bench, consisting of Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra and Justice Rohit Kapoor, issued these directives while adjudicating a petition from M/s Darsh Minerals Private Limited and…

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HC Petitioned by Dwarka Expressway Residents for Connectivity

GURUGRAM: Residents in new sectors along the Dwarka Expressway have approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court, requesting intervention for the construction of 24-metre and 30-metre internal sector roads. According to residents, the absence of these roads obstructs access to homes, delays emergency services like ambulances and fire trucks, and poses dust and safety hazards in the area. This action follows repeated appeals to civic and planning authorities that resulted in minimal progress. The resident group, Dwarka Expressway Gurugram Development Association (DXP GDA), filed a writ petition through advocate Seema Nain, who stated that “judicial intervention is now the only…

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Gurugram Bar Calls for Probe of Judge’s Order Before Retirement

GURUGRAM: The bar association of Gurgaon has lodged a complaint with the Punjab and Haryana High Court against a recently retired city court judge, alleging that he ruled in favor of a prominent local developer in a land dispute case. The association contends that the judge’s decision grossly violated the principles of judicial integrity, impartiality, and dignity expected from a member of the judiciary. In its complaint, the bar highlighted the rushed and seemingly orchestrated nature of the proceedings related to a case worth hundreds of crores, indicating potential personal interest or external pressure, which undermines the tenet of impartial…

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HC Denies Relief to Ansal Properties; HRERA Penalties Stand

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has determined that the interim penalty orders issued by the Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRERA) against Ansal Properties and Infrastructure Ltd are appropriate and should not be challenged under writ jurisdiction. The court affirmed that the penalties were legitimately imposed under the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA) for statutory non-compliance. Despite undergoing insolvency proceedings, the company must ensure adherence through its resolution professional. The High Court clarified that the petitioner has the alternative option of appealing to the Real Estate Appellate Tribunal under Section 43(5) of the RERA Act,…