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HC Limits Relief in Building Violations, Opens Door for DTCP in Gurugram

GURUGRAM: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has paved the way for authorities to take action on numerous cases of alleged building violations within the city. The court has clarified that an earlier restraint order applies only to property owners involved in current litigation, rather than a blanket pause on all cases. This dispute concerns unauthorized constructions, additional floors, excessive coverage, and commercial operations in residential areas spanning DLF-1 to 5. In an order issued on May 29, Chief Justice Sheel Nagu led the bench in specifying that the previous restraint order from November 26, 2025, only affects additional respondents…

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Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora Challenges ED Arrest in HC

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora has approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court, contesting his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), deeming it “illegal and unconstitutional.” This plea was presented to a bench consisting of Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sanjiv Berry, which heard arguments from Arora’s attorney, Puneet Bali, before adjourning the matter to May 14. The ED arrested Arora on May 9 as part of an investigation into an alleged ₹100-crore GST fraud money laundering case linked to him. At 62 years old, Arora was detained under PMLA…

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1,000+ Homes Ignore Stilt Parking Rules in Gurugram, DLF Leads

GURUGRAM: A significant crackdown on the misuse of parking areas in upscale residential districts has revealed extensive violations in stilt-plus-four-floor (S+4) buildings. The Department of Town and Country Planning (Enforcement) has identified violations in 1,137 residences across 19 licensed colonies in the city. Data acquired by TOI indicates that 968 property owners have received show-cause notices, and 18 buildings have been sealed for breaching sanctioned building plans. The Punjab and Haryana High Court will review the matter on May 12, when the department is expected to provide a comprehensive compliance report. DLF-2 recorded the highest number of violations, with 453…

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2,000 Notices Issued for Stilt Area Violations in Gurugram

CHANDIGARH: On Monday, the Haryana government informed the Punjab and Haryana High Court that authorities in Gurugram had issued nearly 2,000 notices to property owners for illegally enclosing stilt areas in violation of municipal regulations. Additionally, around 500 restoration orders have been issued, directing violators to remove unauthorized constructions. This information was presented before a division bench led by Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sanjiv Berry during the continued hearing of a case where the court previously prohibited the Haryana government from enforcing the disputed ‘stilt plus four floor policy’ for residential plots in Gurugram, as stated in a…

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Haryana: DTCP Initiates Statewide Audit of Infrastructure, Funds

GURUGRAM: The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has launched a statewide initiative to collect data on infrastructure capacity, encroachments, and funds utilization, following an interim order from the Punjab and Haryana High Court regarding the stilt-plus-four (S+4) policy. In a memo issued on Wednesday, the department instructed key urban agencies—including metropolitan development authorities, municipal corporations, HSVP, HSIIDC, and other local bodies—to provide detailed reports by 10:30 AM on May 1, in anticipation of the next hearing on May 4. Urban planners believe this effort could significantly impact residential densification policies statewide. “The court is assessing whether infrastructure can…

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Haryana to Restart Stilt-plus-Four, Gurugram Ban Only

CHANDIGARH: The Haryana government is set to allow “stilt-plus-four” floor constructions across most of the state, following a court clarification indicating that a recent ban only pertains to Gurugram. This development has revived optimism among property developers and homeowners, as the Punjab and Haryana High Court has narrowed its previous stay. On April 27, a bench led by Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sanjiv Berry clarified that the interim stay issued on April 2 was linked specifically to infrastructure and encroachment concerns in Gurugram, leaving other districts eligible for the high-density residential policy. Senior officials from the Town and…

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Gurugram: HSVP Halts Demolition, Awaits HC Guidance

File Photo GURUGRAM: The citywide anti-encroachment initiative by Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP), set to commence on Monday, has now been postponed. This decision has come in light of a pending petition before the Punjab and Haryana High Court regarding the stilt-plus-four-floor construction policy, which is tied to numerous encroachment cases. Although the court declined to halt demolitions in the city, HSVP officials indicated that the drive would only proceed following explicit instructions from the bench. A senior HSVP official, who requested anonymity, confirmed the delay. “The initiative has been postponed as the matter is under High Court review. We…

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New Demolitions Planned in Gurugram’s HSVP Sectors

File Photo GURUGRAM: The Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) is set to launch a comprehensive anti-encroachment campaign starting Monday, aimed at clearing the right-of-way across 44 sectors for public infrastructure including roads and utilities. This initiative will roll out in phases throughout May and June. This initiative follows a five-day demolition operation led by the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP), targeting all unauthorized encroachments such as kitchen gardens, extended ramps, flower pots in public areas, temporary kiosks, pushcarts, and other blockages. HSVP officials urge residents to voluntarily dismantle these structures before the scheduled dates. A detailed timetable has…

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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…