The Department of Town and Country Planning recently sealed a building in Palam Vihar's C-2 Block after the owner illegally de-sealed it. The property, previously sealed for unauthorized construction, is part of ongoing enforcement actions amid a high court case addressing violations of the Haryana Building Code. The court has demanded responses from relevant authorities, highlighting concerns from the local Resident Welfare Association regarding illegal constructions in the area.
The Department of Town and Country Planning (Enforcement) recently sealed a building in Palam Vihar's C-2 Block after the owner illegally de-sealed it. The property, located at House No. 913, had previously been sealed due to unauthorized construction, but the owner unlawfully broke the seal and resumed activities. The incident was first reported by ET Realty.
In response, the department swiftly resealed the property and increased monitoring efforts. District Town Planner Manish Yadav, who is leading the enforcement, sent a formal letter to the Deputy Commissioner of Police, requesting local authorities to ensure that the seals on House No. 913 and another property at House No. 1310 remain intact. Both properties had been sealed earlier in June 2024 for violations of building regulations but were de-sealed illegally by their owners.
Despite a resealing operation on September 9, the owners tampered with the seals again, prompting further action from the department. The case is currently being heard by the Punjab and Haryana High Court, which has taken a strong stance against unauthorized constructions in the area. The court's intervention followed a petition from the local Resident Welfare Association (RWA) regarding illegal construction of 16 flats across 11 buildings in Palam Vihar's C-2 Block.
The petition emphasized that several buildings in the block violated Haryana Building Code regulations, with four-storey structures being erected on residential plots, each floor containing four flats. A double bench of Justices Arun Palli and Vikram Agarwal issued notices to the Haryana government and ordered a halt to further construction. The court's strict directives have intensified scrutiny on illegal construction, with the DTPE's enforcement activities playing a crucial role.
Alongside resealing the de-sealed properties, the DTPE conducted a large-scale demolition and sealing operation in the Palam Vihar Vyapar Kendra Market. Illegal structures in common areas were dismantled, and unauthorized businesses, including a liquor shop and a gym operating in restricted zones, were sealed. The HC notice and the DTPE's ongoing enforcement actions are viewed as part of a broader crackdown on unauthorized development in Gurgaon. The local RWA expressed strong concerns, and the court warned that any further illegal construction would lead to severe legal consequences.
As the case progresses, the court has demanded responses from the relevant authorities by the next hearing on October 28. Last week, the HC sought a reply from the state government regarding the construction of additional flats and floors in residential buildings in Palam Vihar's C-2 Block, following the RWA's petition. Jointly filed by local resident Ravi Bhardwaj and 15 others, the petition highlighted around 11 buildings-979B, 921, 922, 924, 935, 913, 951, 956, 1251, 1226, and 1310-in C-2 Block of the colony, where four-storey buildings with stilt parking had four flats on each floor.
In conclusion, as enforcement efforts continue, the Punjab and Haryana High Court's scrutiny highlights the seriousness of unauthorized construction in Palam Vihar. The outcome of this case could set important precedents for maintaining compliance with building regulations in the region.
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