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Gurugram: Notices Issued to Illegal Buildings near Sultanpur Park

File Photo GURUGRAM: Nearly a week after identifying 183 alleged violations in the eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) of Sultanpur National Park, authorities commenced enforcement actions on Monday. Officials from various departments—including forest and wildlife, town and country planning (DTCP), Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB), and public health engineering (PHED)—inspected residential, commercial, and farmhouse properties within the designated ESZ to verify permits and construction status. Joint teams evaluated illegal structures, leading the forest department to issue initial notices and initiate demolition proceedings for under-construction buildings. This action marks a significant shift, as the forest department had rarely issued such notices independently…

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Illegal Construction Persists in Sultanpur Park Buffer Zone

GURUGRAM: A recent survey by the Haryana Department of Forest and Wildlife uncovered 74 unauthorized constructions within the eco-sensitive zone of Sultanpur National Park, highlighting a concerning trend of increased development around this protected wetland. Additionally, numerous farmhouses and buildings have been established within a kilometer of the park, which is a significant birdwatching destination in the Delhi-NCR region and was designated as a Ramsar site in 2021. Another assessment by the department revealed 158 illegal structures along regulated corridors in the vicinity. In total, 232 constructions were identified as violations of the Punjab Scheduled Roads and Controlled Areas Restriction…

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Geofencing to Monitor Land Use Changes in Sultanpur Park

GURUGRAM: The eco-sensitive zone surrounding Sultanpur National Park is undergoing digital geofencing, creating five concentric rings around the area to monitor land-use changes and construction in real time. “Each ring has its own set of prohibitions, regulations, and activities to be encouraged,” stated divisional wildlife officer (DWO) RK Jangra in an interview with TOI on Monday. Restrictions include no mobile towers within 3km, no new wood-based industries nearby, and no construction within 300 meters of the park. The 5km eco-sensitive zone encompasses 22 villages, with mapping of the outermost ring already underway. The timeline for implementing the alert system will…