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Cleanup and Road Restoration Begin in Gurugram Post-Bulldozers

GURUGRAM: Just days after bulldozers cleared out encroachments during April 18-22 — which included boundary walls, guard rooms, kiosks, and hoardings in alignment with the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s interim order on the stilt+4 policy — the Town and Country Planning (DTCP) department has initiated the next phase: clearing debris, restoring roads, and upgrading long-overdue infrastructure. Formal notices have been dispatched to developers and the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) by district town planner (enforcement) Amit Madholia. These set out a comprehensive post-demolition plan. Developers and the civic body are responsible for restoring internal roads according to the approved…

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Gurugram: 1,000 Illegal Extensions Removed in 3-Day Drive

GURUGRAM: In a significant initiative aimed at clearing public space infringements, enforcement teams have dismantled illegal extensions from nearly 1,000 homes in just three days. These demolitions included ramps, guard rooms, lawns, kiosks, and other structures encroaching on public land across major licensed colonies. With two days remaining in this operation, the town and country planning department (DTCP) is preparing to submit an action report to the state government. The affected areas include DLF Phase 1, South City 1, Palam Vihar, Sushant Lok-2, Uppal Southend, Malibu Town, Ardee City, and Suncity. This cleanup follows a stay from the Punjab and…

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Hundreds of Illegal Extensions Removed in Gurugram Operation

File Photo GURUGRAM: Enforcement teams escalated their anti-encroachment efforts on Sunday, deploying bulldozers across DLF phases, Golf Course Road, South City, Sushant Lok, Suncity, and other upscale neighborhoods to remove illegal extensions impacting right of way. Authorities demolished hundreds of illegal structures following a stay by the Punjab and Haryana High Court on the stilt+four-floor (S+4) policy, pushing the government into strict enforcement mode. The operation was spearheaded by district town planner (enforcement) Amit Madholia, with all eight teams operating simultaneously throughout the city, targeting encroachments along internal roads. Officials noted that Sunday’s actions were more extensive and executed faster…

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Govt to Demolish DLF-1 in Gurugram After HC Stays S+4 Policy

Representative AI image GURUGRAM: Following a stay on the stilt-plus-four-floor (S+4) policy by the Punjab and Haryana High Court, the government has initiated a systematic crackdown aimed at removing illegal house extensions that encroach on public pathways. The enforcement efforts will kick off this Saturday in DLF-1. District Town Planner (Enforcement) Amit Madholia has urged residents to voluntarily dismantle encroachments to avoid demolition. Additional Chief Secretary (Town and Country Planning) Anurag Aggarwal issued the directive on April 16, instructing agencies to rectify right-of-way violations by April 22. The high court, in its review of petitions including Sunil Singh vs. State…

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Haryana: HC Stay on S+4, Town Planning Questions HSVP’s Fund Use

GURUGRAM: Haryana has suspended all approvals for stilt-plus-four (S+4) residential constructions due to an interim stay from the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has requested a utilization report from HSVP regarding the Rs 689 crore allocated for infrastructure enhancements. The funds, deposited under the account of PDR (proportionate development charges), were designated to improve urban infrastructure linked to increased density. Concerns regarding the pressure on infrastructure have been highlighted by petitioners in the high court regarding the S+4 policy. A senior DTCP official stated, “We have requested comprehensive information from HSVP on…

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HC Upholds Haryana’s ‘Stilt-Plus-Four’ Policy in Homes

CHANDIGARH: In a significant development for the real estate sector in Haryana, the Punjab and Haryana High Court issued an interim order on Thursday, halting the state government’s “stilt-plus-4 policy.” This policy permitted the construction of four-storey homes in various residential sectors and colonies. This interim measure will remain until the court reaches a final ruling on several petitions that oppose the policy. “Due to prolonged arguments attributed to the counsels of both parties, the court finds it appropriate to refrain from commenting on the validity of the notification dated July 2, 2024, issued by the additional chief secretary of…

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Punjab & Haryana HC paves way for FIR vs Emaar India in dispute

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has dealt a setback to Emaar India Ltd, denying its request to quash an FIR that includes allegations of cheating, fraud, and criminal conspiracy against the firm. Justice Mandeep Pannu issued the ruling while rejecting a petition from Emaar India, which sought to dismiss an order from a Gurgaon additional chief judicial magistrate that authorized the FIR against the company and its officials. The case arises from a complaint by Synergy Finhub LLP, which alleges that Emaar India and certain officials were involved in a “well-coordinated” scheme of deception. Central to the allegations…

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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…