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In Gurugram, authorities initiated a large-scale demolition drive targeting unauthorised housing extensions across licensed residential colonies, following judicial intervention. The action came after the Punjab and Haryana High Court stayed the stilt-plus-four construction policy, citing infrastructure stress and encroachments. Enforcement teams removed hundreds of illegal structures, including guard rooms, ramps, kiosks and boundary walls obstructing public spaces. The exercise forms part of a phased compliance programme aimed at restoring right-of-way access, strengthening planning norms, and addressing misuse of residential layouts. Officials indicated that the drive would continue across multiple sectors, with further action planned against violations linked to stilt parking misuse and unauthorised commercial activity within housing colonies.
Authorities in Gurugram commenced a city-wide demolition drive earlier this week to remove unauthorised housing extensions and encroachments, following directions issued after the Punjab and Haryana High Court stayed the state’s stilt-plus-four (S+4) building policy. Advertisement
The enforcement action, led by the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP), began in DLF Phase 1 and extended across several licensed residential colonies, including South City, Sushant Lok and Palam Vihar. Multiple teams were deployed simultaneously to clear illegal structures obstructing internal roads, parks and other public spaces.
On the first day of operations, authorities removed hundreds of encroachments, including guard rooms, kiosks, ramps, staircases, temporary sheds and boundary walls. The drive also targeted unauthorised commercial extensions within residential areas and structures built on designated right-of-way zones, which had gradually restricted access and strained civic infrastructure.
Officials indicated that the demolition exercise was part of a time-bound compliance effort aimed at restoring adherence to approved layouts and planning norms. The High Court’s intervention had highlighted concerns over inadequate infrastructure capacity and widespread violations linked to the S+4 policy, particularly the misuse of stilt parking spaces and encroachments on internal roads.
The DTCP had issued prior notices urging residents to voluntarily remove illegal additions. However, where compliance was not achieved, enforcement teams proceeded with demolition. Authorities stated that the campaign would continue in phases across all licensed colonies, with a detailed compliance report expected to be submitted to the state government.
In addition to physical encroachments, the authorities are also assessing structural violations related to stilt parking misuse. Surveys are being conducted to identify properties where stilt areas have been converted into enclosed rooms or commercial spaces. Such cases may attract further regulatory action, including cancellation of occupation certificates or restrictions on property transactions.
Officials overseeing the drive indicated that the objective extends beyond immediate clearance to long-term urban management. The removal of encroachments is expected to improve road accessibility, reduce congestion within residential neighbourhoods and ensure better utilisation of public infrastructure.
The exercise also signals a broader regulatory push to enforce planning discipline in rapidly urbanising markets such as Gurugram, where incremental violations over time have altered the character of residential colonies. Authorities have reiterated that continued non-compliance could invite stricter penalties, including legal action under applicable urban development laws.
With enforcement underway, the administration has urged property owners to regularise or remove violations voluntarily, as further demolition phases are expected to cover additional sectors in the coming weeks.
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