The Punjab and Haryana High Court has mandated action against over 4,500 properties in Gurgaon’s DLF Phases 1-5 due to unauthorized constructions and commercial activities in residential zones. The bench, comprising Justices Sureshwar Thakur and Vikas Suri, directed the district administration and the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) to implement corrective measures within two months and submit a compliance report by April 19, 2025. This directive follows a 2021 public interest litigation by the DLF City Residents Welfare Association, highlighting the proliferation of illegal constructions and the conversion of residential properties into commercial establishments, particularly along Golf Course Road, MG Road, and internal sectors of DLF Phases 1-5. Such unauthorized developments have reportedly strained essential services like water supply, sewage systems, and electricity. Notably, violations are prevalent in Economically Weaker Section (EWS) housing within DLF Phases 3, 4, and 5, where over 2,700 units have been illegally modified, some expanded up to six or eight floors. The court has also ruled that, under Section 15 of the Haryana Urban Development Act, civil courts lack jurisdiction over DTCP’s actions, thereby preventing property owners from seeking relief through local courts. Consequently, authorities have commenced property assessments to enforce the court’s orders, with the DTCP expected to issue notices and take prompt action against violators. District Town Planner (Enforcement) Amit Madholia stated that show-cause notices have been issued, and subsequent actions, including sealing and demolition of unauthorized structures, will follow as per legal provisions.
4.5k houses in DLF 1-5 to face action for illegal construction in Gurgaon
