The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) in Gurugram has intensified its efforts to curb illegal colonies and unauthorized commercial operations. In a recent operation, five illegal colonies near the Sultanpur sanctuary were demolished, and 28 commercial establishments without proper authorization in Sushant Lok 2 were sealed. The enforcement team used earthmovers and received police support to demolish structures and roads in the illegal colonies. DTCP officials advised the public against investing in unauthorized colonies and urged prospective buyers to verify the legitimacy of land or plots with the DTP office. The crackdown is part of ongoing efforts to enforce urban development laws and regulations in the region.
In a recent development in Gurugram, the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has escalated its crackdown on illegal colonies and unauthorized commercial operations. The enforcement team of DTCP executed the demolition of five illegal colonies situated in a no-construction zone near the Sultanpur sanctuary. Simultaneously, they also sealed 28 major commercial establishments that were operating without proper authorization in Sushant Lok 2.
According to District Town Planner (DTP) Sumeet Malik, these illegal colonies had sprouted around a 56-acre prime land in the revenue estate of Sultanpur village, falling within the Urban and Controlled Area jurisdiction. During the operation, the enforcement team utilized earthmovers and received support from the police as they razed 46 under-construction houses, 12 boundary walls, 72 other structures, and an earthen road network.
Malik took the opportunity to advise the public against investing their money in unauthorized colonies and encouraged prospective buyers to verify the legitimacy of land or plots with the DTP office beforehand.
On a separate occasion, the enforcement team targeted 28 commercial activities operating within residential properties in Sushant Lok 2. These illegal shops had been running from six plots, with a pending complaint stretching over 18 months. The sealing operation, which lasted approximately six hours, witnessed the presence of law enforcement to address potential protests. Shopkeepers and residents had been vocal about issues like traffic congestion and road-side parking.
Similar illicit commercial activities were identified in the G and F blocks around Hong Kong market and Bestech Mall in Sushant Lok 2. District Town Planner (Enforcement) Manish Yadav noted that the department had been receiving a stream of complaints regarding these activities.
In accordance with the Haryana Urban Development Act of 1975, commercial activities are prohibited within residential houses. The previous month, a sealing campaign could not be executed in this area due to a hectic schedule and the unavailability of a duty magistrate.
Among the sealed establishments were fruit and vegetable stores, property dealer offices, doctor's clinics, salons, gyms, and furnishing shops. Yadav disclosed that the department has thus far sealed approximately 200 commercial activities in their ongoing efforts to enforce the law.
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