Haryana Human Rights Commission Takes Strong Stand on Sector 57 Encroachment Issue
The Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) has expressed serious concern and issued strict directives to authorities following contradictory reports regarding encroachment and illegal dumping of construction material in Gurgaon's Sector 57. During a recent hearing, the commission highlighted significant discrepancies between official reports and ground reality.
Contradictory Official Reports Exposed
During the hearing of complaint number 1708/5/2025, HHRC chairperson Lalit Batra noted troubling inconsistencies in the information provided by different departments. The police report clearly indicated that the supply and storage of building materials was continuing in the residential area, while simultaneously, the Haryana Shahri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) estate officer claimed that all encroachments had been successfully removed from the site.
This fundamental contradiction between two key administrative bodies raised serious questions about the effectiveness of monitoring and enforcement mechanisms in the area. The commission observed that such conflicting reports from official sources create confusion and hinder proper resolution of public grievances.
Photographic Evidence Contradicts Official Claims
Complainant Roshan Lal Yadav presented fresh photographic evidence to the commission that clearly showed illegal activities continuing at the Sector 57 site. These photographs, submitted during the hearing, provided prima facie evidence that unauthorized dumping and storage of construction materials were still occurring despite official claims to the contrary.
Yadav explained to the commission that while HSVP authorities periodically remove encroachments, the absence of continuous monitoring, deterrent measures, and strict enforcement allows the same individuals to return and re-encroach upon the land. This pattern of temporary removal followed by quick return has created a recurring problem that affects residents' quality of life and violates their rights to a clean, safe living environment.
Commission Identifies Systemic Failures
Chairperson Lalit Batra characterized the situation as a direct result of poor monitoring systems and weak enforcement mechanisms. The commission specifically noted that the illegal encroachment and unlawful dumping of building materials in Sector 57's residential area represents a failure of administrative oversight and regulatory compliance.
The HHRC identified several key issues contributing to the problem:
- Lack of coordination between different departments
- Inadequate follow-up after initial enforcement actions
- Absence of permanent solutions to prevent recurrence
- Failure to implement structural measures for long-term resolution
Strict Time-Bound Directives Issued
In response to these findings, the Haryana Human Rights Commission has issued clear and time-bound directions to concerned authorities. The commission has specifically instructed the Deputy Commissioner of Police (East), Gurgaon, and the Haryana Shahri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP), Gurgaon, to implement firm and structural measures to address the situation permanently.
The directives include:
- Personal inspection of the site by DCP (East) to assess ground reality
- Implementation of effective, concrete actions with specific timelines
- Permanent removal of all encroachments from Sector 57
- Establishment of mechanisms to prevent recurrence of illegal activities
- Enhanced monitoring and enforcement protocols
The commission emphasized that these measures must be implemented within specified timeframes to ensure that residents' rights are protected and that illegal activities do not resume in the future. This intervention by the human rights body underscores the importance of administrative accountability and effective governance in addressing public grievances related to urban encroachment and environmental concerns.
