Gurugram MLA Mukesh Sharma on Sunday met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi to seek the Centre's intervention in resolving three long-pending civic issues that affect lakhs of residents. The issues include the 900-metre restricted zone around the Gurugram-Faridabad Ammunition Depot, the proposed elevated road from CRPF Chowk to Kamdhenu Gaushala, and the reopening of the Air Force gate between Sectors 17A and 17B.
Memorandum Submitted to Defence Minister
Sharma submitted a detailed memorandum to Rajnath Singh, urging him to direct the concerned departments to examine the issues and coordinate with the Haryana Government for their early resolution while ensuring that national security remains uncompromised.
Impact of 900-Metre Restricted Zone
The MLA highlighted that the 900-metre restricted zone continues to affect nearly four lakh residents living in more than 30 colonies across Gurugram and Faridabad. Many of these residents have been engaged in a decades-long battle for legal recognition and regularisation of their properties. Despite receiving electricity, water, and sewer connections and paying property tax and other government levies, residents face restrictions on development works, property registrations, and statutory approvals.
Referring to recent observations of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, Sharma noted that the earlier notification issued under Section 3 of the Works of Defence Act, 1903, had ceased to be effective. He said the Central Government is empowered to issue a fresh notification based on present-day security requirements. Sharma requested the Defence Ministry to undertake a fresh assessment and issue a new notification that safeguards national security while addressing the hardships faced by residents of affected areas, including Sectors 14, 17, and 18, parts of Sectors 5 and 12A, Old DLF Colony, Dharam Colony, Carterpuri, Rajiv Nagar, Sanjay Gram, Sukhrali Enclave, Ashok Vihar Phase III, Sheetla Colony, and the Shri Mata Sheetla Devi Temple area.
Proposed Elevated Road to Ease Congestion
Sharma also sought the Defence Ministry's support for the proposed elevated road along Old Najafgarh Road from CRPF Chowk to Kamdhenu Gaushala. He stated that this road would ease chronic congestion on Sheetla Mata Road and reduce travel time between the Gurugram Bus Stand area and Dwarka from nearly 90 minutes to around 15 minutes. He requested expedited no objection certificates (NOCs) and other statutory approvals, besides proposing the appointment of a nodal officer to coordinate with the Haryana Government and the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA).
Reopening of Air Force Gate
The MLA further urged the Defence Minister to consider reopening the Air Force gate between Sectors 17A and 17B under a controlled security mechanism. He said reopening the gate with regulated access or restricted timings would provide significant relief to residents, students, office-goers, and emergency services while reducing traffic congestion in the surrounding areas.
Balancing National Security and Public Interest
Sharma said his requests were aimed at striking a balance between national security and public interest. He expressed hope that the Defence Ministry would take a positive view of the long-pending issues affecting residents of Gurugram and Faridabad.
