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The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) in Gurugram launched a significant demolition campaign earlier this week, focusing on unpermitted buildings that covered 18 acres in the Sohna area. The enforcement action covered three villages Karanki, Sancholi, and Daulha where 25 illegal structures, including under-construction buildings, boundary walls, and road networks, were razed. These actions followed the failure of developers and landowners to comply with prior notices under the Punjab Scheduled Roads and Controlled Areas Restriction of Unregulated Development Act, 1963. The DTCP has since issued stern warnings to curb illegal plotting and urged buyers to verify land approvals.
In a concerted effort to clamp down on illegal constructions, the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) recently demolished unauthorised developments covering 18 acres in Gurugram's Sohna region. The enforcement operation targeted the villages of Karanki, Sancholi, and Daulha, where 25 unauthorised structures, including buildings under construction, boundary walls, and road networks, were dismantled. Advertisement
In Karanki village alone, an unauthorised colony spreading over one acre was cleared. The operation involved razing seven damp-proof courses, five pre-built boundary walls, and a fully developed internal road network. Sancholi witnessed the demolition of four illegal colonies covering 11 acres, which included three partially constructed buildings, nine boundary walls, and associated road infrastructure. Meanwhile, in Daulha, a six-acre unauthorised colony featuring a 100-metre boundary wall and internal roads was also razed.
Amit Madholia, a district town planner from the DTCP's enforcement wing, explained that these actions were carried out under the provisions of the Punjab Scheduled Roads and Controlled Areas Restriction of Unregulated Development Act, 1963. He noted that prior notices had been issued to the landowners and developers, but their failure to comply necessitated the demolition. Madholia further emphasised that such illegal plotting violates the master plan and often results in inadequate civic infrastructure and the absence of essential amenities, ultimately harming unsuspecting buyers.
The DTCP has issued a stern warning to developers and landowners, signalling that any further violations of building and development regulations will be met with strict enforcement measures. Authorities have also appealed to the public to exercise due diligence by verifying approvals before purchasing any land or property, to avoid legal repercussions and potential losses.
This demolition drive follows earlier enforcement actions in Gurugram, where multiple illegal colonies and encroachments have been removed in recent years as part of a broader initiative to regulate urban growth and ensure compliance with planning norms. The DTCP's ongoing efforts reflect a robust stance against unlawful development activities in one of India's fastest-growing real estate markets.
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