As the Punjab and Haryana High Court continues to weigh the merits and risks of the stilt-plus-four norm—the maximum construction allowed on residential plots in Gurugram—the Gurugram RWA Federation has reported that builders in DLF Phase-3 are already constructing one floor above that limit. Five paying-guest (PG) buildings in the area, each illegally raised to stilt-plus-five with an unauthorized extra floor, were fully sealed on the third day of the District Town Planner (Enforcement)'s restoration drive. This action shut down a total of 225 rooms across the five buildings, along with 29 illegal commercial units.
Sealing and Demolition Operations
Acting on High Court orders, the enforcement team led by DTPE Amit Madholia sealed S-27/3 (Hello World Co-Living, 38 rooms), S-28/4 (54 rooms across the basement, ground floor, and five upper floors), and three PG buildings on Series Road—SR-70 (44 rooms), SR-72 (45 rooms), and SR-74 (44 rooms). Illegal stilt-floor constructions, including offices, a kitchen, a restaurant, and a servant quarter, were demolished with bulldozers at several sites. Additionally, sheds and gates extending beyond plot lines were removed.
Right-of-Way Clearance and Encroachments
A separate right-of-way clearance drive in the S-30 lane resulted in the sealing of 29 illegal commercial establishments, such as parlors, workshops, departmental stores, property dealer offices, paan shops, and eateries. In the S-54 lane, encroachments including ramps, staircases, and shops were cleared. Boundary walls, lawns, DG sets, and extended ramps were also removed in front of plots S-28/2, S-28/3, and S-28/4.
Over three days, the drive has covered roughly 30 buildings. On the second day alone, eight large buildings yielding 262 rooms were sealed, including a 128-room PG operating illegally on a 1,000-square-yard plot.
RWA Federation's Response
Reacting to the scale of violations, the Gurugram RWA Federation stated that the sealing drive confirms what residents have suspected for years. While courts are still deciding whether stilt-plus-four should be allowed, Gurugram has already moved into a stilt-plus-five era. The federation questioned how these buildings remained illegal for years without routine departmental inspection, noting that an entire extra floor was added in full public view. They emphasized that it took a High Court order to notice the issue.
DTPE Madholia said the department received public cooperation during the drive and assured that action against illegal construction on residential plots, stilt-parking encroachment, and unauthorized commercial activity would continue strictly in line with court orders.
