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• Authorities have begun enforcement against unauthorised constructions within the eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) of Sultanpur National Park, issuing the first round of notices to alleged violators after a joint field inspection.
• Joint teams from the forest, wildlife, town planning, pollution control and public health departments verified residential, commercial and farmhouse properties to assess compliance with environmental regulations.
• Officials have indicated that demolition action will initially target under-construction buildings, while legal proceedings against completed structures will continue in accordance with applicable regulations.
• The drive forms part of a broader effort to curb encroachments and protect the ecological integrity of the Ramsar-designated wetland and its surrounding buffer zone.
Authorities in Gurugram have initiated enforcement action against alleged illegal constructions within the eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) of Sultanpur National Park by issuing notices to property owners following a comprehensive joint inspection. The move marks a significant step in the administration's efforts to prevent further encroachments around the protected wetland and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
Joint inspection teams comprising officials from the forest and wildlife departments, the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP), the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) and the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) conducted physical verification of residential, commercial and farmhouse properties within the notified eco-sensitive zone. The inspections focused on verifying construction status, permissions and adherence to development norms applicable to the protected area.
Following the inspections, the forest department issued the first set of notices to alleged violators, marking the first time it has directly initiated enforcement proceedings against unauthorised constructions in the buffer zone. Officials stated that action would begin with structures currently under construction, while cases involving completed buildings would proceed through the prescribed legal process.
The enforcement drive follows the identification of nearly 183–185 suspected violations within the eco-sensitive zone during recent surveys. Authorities have reiterated that unauthorised development poses a threat to the ecological balance of Sultanpur National Park, an internationally recognised Ramsar wetland that serves as a critical habitat for migratory and resident bird species.
The administration has maintained that the objective of the exercise is to safeguard the park's fragile ecosystem while ensuring that future development complies with environmental and planning regulations. Officials indicated that further inspections and enforcement measures will continue as part of an ongoing initiative to prevent illegal construction and preserve the ecological character of the protected landscape.
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