DTCP Takes Action Against 11 Buildings Over Illegal Construction in Gurugram

• 11 buildings faced action across Sushant Lok 1 and South City 1.
• Illegal rooms, commercial activities and stilt-area constructions were found.
• DTCP plans further action across private licensed colonies in Gurugram.

Gurugram: The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has taken action against 11 buildings in Gurugram for alleged illegal construction, unauthorised commercial activities and encroachments. The enforcement operation was carried out on Tuesday in Sushant Lok 1 and South City 1, with separate teams conducting simultaneous inspections.

Six properties in Sushant Lok 1 and five in South City 1 were issued legal notices or faced sealing and demolition action. The drive mainly focused on unauthorised structures created in stilt parking areas, including rooms and other additions. The action comes as authorities intensify enforcement in residential colonies following recent court directions on building violations and encroachments.

In Sushant Lok 1, DTCP officials sealed a four-storey building where different floors were reportedly being used for commercial purposes, including a clothing boutique and a healthcare centre. Illegal structures constructed in the building’s stilt area were also demolished.

Officials also removed four rooms constructed in the stilt area of another property and demolished unauthorised construction at another building. An illegal gate and a guard room were removed as part of the same operation. Authorities also cleared alleged encroachments on the right of way and portions of green belts.

In South City 1, DTCP teams took action against properties where commercial activities were found operating from residential buildings. One property in Block B was sealed along with its basement and floors, while another was found operating as a real estate office. A separate house was sealed after commercial activity was detected across its floors.

District Town Planner (Enforcement) Amit Madholia said the department has surveyed more than 90% of private licensed colonies in Gurugram and intends to take action against identified violations. He said illegal rooms constructed in stilt areas remain a major concern and that such structures could face demolition.

The department has also urged homeowners to discontinue unauthorised commercial activities to avoid sealing and other enforcement measures.

The enforcement drive highlights the risks associated with converting residential properties for commercial use or altering designated parking and common-use areas. Stilt parking areas are not meant to be converted into unauthorised residential or commercial rooms, and such modifications can result in notices, sealing or demolition.

For property owners and prospective buyers in Gurugram’s private licensed colonies, the action also underlines the importance of checking whether existing construction complies with approved building plans and applicable planning regulations before purchasing or modifying a property.

DTCP officials indicated that enforcement will continue across Gurugram’s private licensed colonies. The ongoing action follows a May 29 direction from the Punjab and Haryana High Court concerning violations and encroachments in residential colonies. Officials also referred to recent Supreme Court directions concerning action against unauthorised construction and encroachments.

With more properties expected to be scrutinised, homeowners with unauthorised additions or commercial operations may face further notices and enforcement action.

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