The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has ordered the disconnection of essential services for 11 illegally constructed buildings in Palam Vihar's C2 block. Originally, each 500-square-yard plot was approved for one housing unit per floor, but up to 16 unauthorized flats were built. The case is now in the Punjab and Haryana High Court, following protests and a petition from local residents. DTCP has requested immediate enforcement, involving water, sewer, and electricity cuts, and filed multiple complaints against property owners. The issue highlights serious concerns over building regulation violations and their impact on local infrastructure.
The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has ordered the disconnection of water, sewer, and electricity services to 11 illegally constructed buildings in the C2 block of Palam Vihar. Each plot, measuring 500 square yards, was originally designated for a single housing unit per floor but has been found to contain as many as 16 unauthorized flats.
Manish Yadav, the district town planner (enforcement), has reached out to the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) commissioner, the GMDA executive engineer, and the DHBVN to request these disconnections. This significant deviation from approved usage raises concerns about building regulations and urban planning standards. Consequently, Yadav has instructed the tehsildar to block any future registration of these properties.
Yadav stated that all three departments have been directed to take immediate action, and their enforcement office is actively working on the necessary measures. The case is currently pending in the Punjab and Haryana High Court, following a petition filed by the Residents' Welfare Association (RWA) of Palam Vihar C2 Block, along with other concerned locals. In response to the growing concerns over this issue, residents organized protests to voice their grievances, which ultimately led to the submission of their petition to the High Court.
DTCP has identified specific plots 913, 1310, 921, 1251, 924, 979B, 956, 1226, 922, 935, and 951 in its correspondence with the relevant authorities. Additionally, the department has previously filed police complaints against several building owners for similar instances of illegal construction. Moreover, the department has taken sealing actions and recommended additional FIRs following the illegal de-sealing of properties by certain building owners.
Residents have expressed serious concerns about how these illegal constructions are affecting the basic infrastructure in the area. Despite regulations permitting only one unit per floor, property owners have constructed four to six units per floor. They allege that these violations occurred with the collusion of tehsil officials, as properties were registered and water and electricity connections were granted.
The ongoing case highlights serious concerns regarding illegal constructions in Palam Vihar and their strain on local infrastructure. Despite regulations, multiple units per floor have been constructed, allegedly with the involvement of tehsil officials. With the matter now in the Punjab and Haryana High Court and enforcement actions underway, residents continue to protest, seeking stricter adherence to urban planning standards and accountability from authorities.
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