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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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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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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…

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DTCP Resumes Demolition in Gurugram’s DLF Phase III

Representative Image GURUGRAM: The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has resumed its enforcement operations in DLF Phase 3 after a two-week hiatus, focusing on unauthorized constructions, illegal paying guest (PG) accommodations, and encroachments on public land, as per directions from the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The operation, led by district town planner (enforcement) Amit Madholia, targeted restoration of buildings to their original sanctioned layouts. This involved demolishing illegal constructions in stilt parking areas, sealing two PG accommodations, and clearing encroachments from the right of way (ROW) outside approximately 30 residences. Police and district administration personnel supported the…

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Haryana’s OC Self-Certification Policy Faces Scrutiny After Probe

GURUGRAM: Haryana’s self-certification policy for issuing occupation certificates (OCs) in licensed colonies is facing criticism. A joint investigation by the CM’s Flying Squad and the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) uncovered several buildings that were granted OCs despite being incomplete. Inspections in licensed colonies revealed ongoing construction with buildings lacking basic finishing touches, yet they were marked as complete in official records. Following the findings, show-cause notices have been issued to multiple architects, and departmental action is underway. Investigations into additional suspected violations are ongoing. This inquiry has raised concerns about the framework established in November 2022, which…

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Owners Protest for PG Regularisation After Sealing in Gurugram

GURUGRAM: Opposition to the Department of Town and Country Planning’s (DTCP) proposed sealing and demolition actions against illegally operating paying guest (PG) accommodations and guesthouses grew stronger on Thursday, as several operators and residents staged a protest march and mahapanchayat in DLF-3. DTCP is set to resume its sealing and demolition efforts starting July 1. The enforcement team has already begun distributing pamphlets instructing occupants of PGs and guesthouses to vacate by June 30. This protest occurs amidst ongoing actions against unauthorized constructions and commercial activities in residential areas of DLF phases 1 to 5, following directives from the Punjab…

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Gurugram: 181 PG Rooms, 29 Commercial Units Sealed in DLF III

GURUGRAM: On Saturday, the extensive enforcement initiative to seal illegal constructions and restore rightful use of public spaces continued into its third day in DLF Phase-3. Teams sealed 181 rooms in four paying guest (PG) buildings, along with 29 commercial establishments operating unlawfully within residential properties. This operation was carried out by the district town planning (enforcement) department, following directives from the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The police and district administration provided support throughout the enforcement activities in S Block and neighboring areas of DLF Phase 3. The campaign aims to return residential buildings to their original plans and…

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Haryana: RWA Must Preserve Essential Services Despite Dues

GURUGRAM: The registrar-general of societies in Haryana has ruled that resident welfare associations (RWAs) cannot suspend essential services like garbage collection or digital access systems as a means to recover unpaid maintenance fees. Additionally, it was emphasized that maintenance charges should be proportional to the size of residences, rather than uniformly applied to all properties. The June 16 directive arose from a conflict involving residents and the N Block RWA of Mayfield Gardens, concluding a legal struggle that had persisted for almost nine months across various administrative channels. On September 27 of the previous year, the RWA held a general…

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Gurugram DLF-3: Hotels, PGs, Offices Sealed for Code Violations

GURUGRAM: The enforcement wing of the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) initiated a major restoration and enforcement drive against unauthorized constructions and commercial activities from residential premises in DLF-3 on Thursday. Following directions from the Punjab and Haryana High Court, the operation began around noon in S-Block on Nathupur Road, supported by police and district administration. Led by District Town Planner (Enforcement) Amit Madholia, this marks the start of a broader enforcement campaign targeting violations across DLF-1 to 5. During the operation, multiple establishments were sealed, including hotels, paying guest accommodations, offices, a hospital, and a beauty parlour.…

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Gurugram: DTCP to Renew Action Against Illegal Builds Next Week

GURUGRAM: The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) will resume actions against illegal constructions in DLF Phase 3, following a May 29 order from the Punjab and Haryana High Court that restricted an earlier interim restraint to property owners involved in the case. Final restoration orders were issued on June 12 and 13 for properties not under any stay or status quo directives, directing owners to voluntarily rectify deviations from approved building plans. The department plans to kick off a large-scale enforcement campaign across DLF phases 1 to 5, commencing with Phase 3 next week. The initiative will be…