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The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP), with police support, demolished illegal gates in South City 1 and Sushant Lok 1 after receiving multiple complaints. Officials sealed illegal constructions and warned Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) against erecting unapproved barriers. The deputy commissioner mandated that internal road gates in licensed colonies and HSVP sectors remain open during the day. Authorities stated that only boom barriers, monitored by security personnel, are permissible. While residents welcomed improved accessibility, some raised security concerns. DTCP vowed to continue enforcement and urged citizens to report similar violations to ensure compliance with urban planning laws.
The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP), with assistance from the police, dismantled four illegal gates in South City 1 and Sushant Lok 1 on Saturday, February 8. District Town Planner (Enforcement) Amit Madholia issued a stern warning, stating that all illegal gates erected by Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) in licensed colonies would be removed without exception. Authorities took this decisive action in response to multiple complaints submitted via the Chief Minister's Window. Advertisement
Residents reported restricted public access and delays in emergency response due to these illegal obstructions. Responding to public grievances, DTCP officials, accompanied by law enforcement personnel, not only removed the gates but also sealed two unlawful constructions in Sushant Lok 1 and one in DLF 4. Madholia highlighted that several RWAs had unlawfully installed steel and iron gates on internal roads, regulating entry as per their convenience and causing significant disruptions for commuters. He stressed that these illegal barriers blatantly violate urban planning regulations, and authorities will not tolerate them under any circumstances.
Acknowledging the impact of these barriers on public mobility, the deputy commissioner had previously issued a directive. He mandated that all steel and iron gates installed on internal roads within licensed colonies and Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) sectors must remain open during the daytime. This directive aimed to facilitate unimpeded movement and prevent potential delays in emergency situations. Authorities have issued a strict warning to RWAs against non-compliance.
Madholia reiterated that any gate erected without requisite permissions or in contravention of government policies would be dismantled by the district administration. He further noted that last year, DTCP had formally requested city police to ensure rigorous enforcement of this directive. According to government norms, gates installed on 24-meter-wide roads, sector-dividing roads, or public thoroughfares are illegal. However, authorities allow colonies to install boom barriers on internal roads strictly for security purposes, provided security personnel man them.
While some residents welcomed this initiative, citing improved accessibility and reduced obstructions during emergencies, others expressed apprehension regarding security. A resident of South City 1 noted that illegal gates created major obstacles during emergencies but pointed out the need for the government to also address security concerns in these colonies. DTCP has affirmed that this enforcement drive will continue across Gurgaon, urging residents to report similar violations to the authorities. Officials remain resolute in their commitment to ensuring compliance with urban planning laws.
The committee responsible for granting permissions for gate installations in residential colonies is headed by the deputy commissioner, with the district town planner (enforcement) serving as the member secretary. As per regulatory guidelines, the committee only permits the installation of boom barriers on internal roads. These barriers must be monitored round-the-clock by security personnel and equipped with continuous CCTV surveillance to ensure both security and accessibility.
The DTCP's crackdown on illegal gates in licensed colonies highlights the authorities' commitment to upholding urban planning regulations and ensuring public accessibility. While this move has been applauded for addressing emergency response delays and mobility issues, it has also sparked concerns over security in residential areas. Balancing accessibility and safety remains a pressing challenge.
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