The Country Club of Malibu Towne in Gurgaon has finally received its occupation certificate (OC) after a two-year wait, paving the way for its reopening. The club was closed in 2024 due to expired licenses and compliance issues. The township's license, which expired in 2020, was renewed in January 2026, enabling the builder to apply for the club's OC.
Completion of Pending Requirements
Authorities confirmed that all pending paperwork, payments, and corrective measures that led to the club being sealed are now complete. This development brings relief to nearly 10,000 residents of Malibu Towne, who can now expect key amenities such as the swimming pool, garden areas, and community event spaces to reopen.
Background of the Township
Malibu Towne, a 204-acre township in Sector 50 developed in the mid-1990s, relied heavily on the club for recreational and social facilities. The OC application was submitted by the builder, Malibu Estate Pvt Ltd (MEPL), in late January 2026. Earlier, the township license had expired in 2020, and authorities advised the builder to secure its renewal before applying for the club's OC.
The license was approved by the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP), Chandigarh, on January 9, 2026. Subsequently, the builder formally submitted the OC application to the DTP, Gurgaon. Vijay Shiv Nath, Chairman of Malibu Towne RWA’s Federation, credited sustained follow-ups and multiple meetings involving MEPL, DTCP, and Ward Councillor Kuldeep Yadav for the positive outcome.
Historical Compliance Issues
The township's compliance problems date back to 2020, when DTCP rejected its completion certificate for failing to develop community sites within the stipulated deadline of November 2020. Out of 16 approved community sites, only 11 were constructed as per norms. Malibu Towne has also faced allegations of violations, including illegal construction in green belts, development without environmental clearance, and deviations from approved plans. In 2020, a case was filed against the developers and directors after a complaint by the DTP, and a case was registered when police found the developer's responses to notices unsatisfactory.
