Gurugram: DTCP identifies 50% houses in DLF areas violating norms
08 Jan 2025
2 Min Read
CW Team
Directorate of Town and Country Planning (DTCP), Haryana, has identified violations of building codes and occupation certificate (OC) norms in 7,500 of 15,000 houses surveyed across DLF phases 1 to 5. The violations include illegal constructions and carrying out commercial activities, such as having paying guest accommodations and guest houses, running from residential buildings.
In DLF phase 3, over 1,100 show-cause notices were issued, and 81 occupation certificates were revoked in phase 5. The survey, which revealed widespread non-compliance, was part of a broader crackdown initiated after RWAs of DLF city filed a petition in Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking enforcement against these irregularities. The findings by DTCP will be submitted to the HC before a Jan 10 hearing. Meanwhile, DTCP has sealed the properties found flouting norms. Last month, the department had sealed over 800 properties across various residential colonies for not adhering to rules. However, enforcement challenges persist, with many properties resuming illegal activities after obtaining court stays.
As per the 鈥榥o-nuisance' policy applicable in licensed colonies, limited commercial activity is allowed, on up to 25% of the ground floor area. These activities include offices for professionals like lawyers, doctors, architects, and chartered accountants.
These activities, however, require prior approval and payment of a Rs 60,000 fee for a five-year term. Properties found in violation face strict actions, including OC cancellation, sealing, and even FIRs against property owners.
DTCP's enforcement team indicated that further action, including notices and restoration orders, will follow the HC's directions after the Jan10 hearing.
Amit Madholia, DTP Enforcement, stated that the survey is still ongoing, and the findings will be crucial in informing future enforcement strategies. The department reiterated its commitment to ensuring compliance and addressing the illegalities prevalent in the DLF colonies.
Directorate of Town and Country Planning (DTCP), Haryana, has identified violations of building codes and occupation certificate (OC) norms in 7,500 of 15,000 houses surveyed across DLF phases 1 to 5. The violations include illegal constructions and carrying out commercial activities, such as having paying guest accommodations and guest houses, running from residential buildings.
In DLF phase 3, over 1,100 show-cause notices were issued, and 81 occupation certificates were revoked in phase 5. The survey, which revealed widespread non-compliance, was part of a broader crackdown initiated after RWAs of DLF city filed a petition in Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking enforcement against these irregularities. The findings by DTCP will be submitted to the HC before a Jan 10 hearing. Meanwhile, DTCP has sealed the properties found flouting norms. Last month, the department had sealed over 800 properties across various residential colonies for not adhering to rules. However, enforcement challenges persist, with many properties resuming illegal activities after obtaining court stays.
As per the 鈥榥o-nuisance' policy applicable in licensed colonies, limited commercial activity is allowed, on up to 25% of the ground floor area. These activities include offices for professionals like lawyers, doctors, architects, and chartered accountants.
These activities, however, require prior approval and payment of a Rs 60,000 fee for a five-year term. Properties found in violation face strict actions, including OC cancellation, sealing, and even FIRs against property owners.
DTCP's enforcement team indicated that further action, including notices and restoration orders, will follow the HC's directions after the Jan10 hearing.
Amit Madholia, DTP Enforcement, stated that the survey is still ongoing, and the findings will be crucial in informing future enforcement strategies. The department reiterated its commitment to ensuring compliance and addressing the illegalities prevalent in the DLF colonies.
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