The Haryana government has intensified its crackdown on unauthorized constructions and the commercial use of residential properties in the upscale DLF phases 1 to 5 in Gurgaon. The scale of the operation is significant, with the total number of properties now under official scrutiny reaching a staggering 4,565.
Revised Public Notice and Extended Deadline
This major enforcement drive came into the public domain after the enforcement wing of the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) issued a revised and detailed public notice. The action follows a fresh survey conducted in compliance with directions from the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
An earlier survey had identified violations in 4,183 plots and houses. The latest round of inspection has uncovered an additional 382 properties with "deviations" from approved building plans or instances where commercial activities are being run from residential premises.
In a move aimed at ensuring transparency, the DTCP has uploaded the complete list of these units on its official website, tcpharyana.gov.in. This allows property owners to independently check the status of their plots or houses. The department has invited objections from all listed property owners, providing a substantial window until January 16, 2026.
Judicial Intervention Drives Fair Process
The current comprehensive exercise is a direct result of judicial intervention. The Supreme Court, on October 28, observed that several homeowners had not been made parties to earlier proceedings and were denied a fair opportunity to present their case. The apex court set aside the earlier order and restored the matter before the high court.
Subsequently, on November 26, the Punjab and Haryana High Court directed the state government and the town planning department to issue a comprehensive public notice, hear objections from all affected parties, and complete the process within a stipulated timeframe.
Officials stated that the move is designed to provide all affected homeowners a fair opportunity to be heard before any further action is initiated. Owners who dispute the findings must submit written objections to the district town planner (enforcement) office in Gurgaon before the deadline.
How to File an Objection
The department has specified that objections must be supported by relevant documents. These include:
- Sanctioned building plans
- BR-3 approvals
- Occupation certificates
- Recent photographs of the property
- Full contact details of the applicant
Officials have made it clear that objections received after the January 16, 2026, deadline will not be considered under any circumstances.
Next Steps and Legal Implications
Based on the objections received by the January deadline, the town planning department will file a status report before the High Court. The next hearing in this crucial matter is scheduled for January 30, 2026.
Authorities have reiterated that unauthorized constructions and the commercial use of residential properties are clear violations of the Haryana Development and Regulation of Urban Areas Act. Any further action, including potential penalties or demolition, will be taken strictly in accordance with the directions of the court.
This large-scale scrutiny underscores the government's focus on urban planning norms in Gurgaon, a city that has seen rapid and often unregulated growth. The outcome of this process will set a significant precedent for how residential colonies are governed in the National Capital Region.
