Gurugram, June 29: The Town and Country Planning Department has identified extensive building and zoning deviations across upscale residential sectors in Gurugram, setting the stage for a major enforcement push. An official survey revealed that more than 4,500 properties spanning DLF Phases I to V are currently in breach of planning regulations. Officials estimate that these discrepancies affect nearly 60 per cent of the plots within these premier colonies, encompassing both general category and Economically Weaker Sections plots.
While localized enforcement actions are briefly paused, authorities intend to address the findings systematically. District Town Planner (Enforcement) Amit Madholia stated that the administration is maintaining a strict stance on structural compliance. He affirmed that the ongoing campaign is set to restart immediately after the current month concludes, noting that the scale of operations will expand significantly.
“There is zero tolerance to building violations,” Madholia asserted, explaining that field activities will gain momentum once the temporary pause ends after June 30.
The comprehensive list indicates that DLF Phase III has the highest concentration of noted variations, representing close to 60 per cent of the total entries. This high density explains the recent focus of the enforcement wing on that specific sector. Common structural deviations documented include the unauthorized conversion of stilt parking areas into habitable rooms, covered cut-outs, and breached setback limits. Meanwhile, the broader legal framework governing stilt-plus-four structures remains under review by the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
Beyond structural alterations, the report details commercial activities within residential zones, noting unauthorized hotels, guest houses, and paying guest accommodations. In DLF Phase II, establishments located along Akashneem, Jacranda, and Dakshin Marg are specifically noted in the official records, including properties such as Windsor Castle, Ahuja Residency, and Stepstone Hotel. Similarly, multiple EWS sectors meant for affordable housing have seen plots transitioned into commercial ventures like cloud kitchens, saloons, and transit accommodations, with Hotel Orange Inn and Q-Stays among those listed.
The final tally of affected structures may surpass initial estimates, as several entries in the official documentation represent clubbed properties where a single entry accounts for multiple contiguous plots. Resident Welfare Associations have observed that previous compliance drives occasionally slowed down after initial high-profile actions, meaning the upcoming post-June 30 phase will serve as a key measure of the department’s long-term enforcement strategy.
