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The Punjab and Haryana High Court has stayed Haryana's stilt-plus-4 housing policy due to concerns over inadequate infrastructure in residential areas. The policy, aimed at increasing housing supply, allowed four floors above stilt parking. However, petitions highlighted narrow internal roads, congestion, and pressure on civic services. A court-appointed panel found that actual road widths in several areas were much lower than planned standards. The court has paused the policy until further review, indicating a closer examination of urban planning and implementation gaps.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has put a stay on Haryana's stilt-plus-4 housing policy in residential areas and restrained the state government from allowing further construction under this framework until the matter is fully reviewed. Advertisement
The policy permitted the construction of residential buildings with stilt parking and four upper floors. It had been brought back to address increasing housing demand, especially in cities such as Gurugram and Panchkula, where builder floors have seen strong demand in recent years. However, the move led to multiple petitions from residents and stakeholders raising concerns about its impact on existing infrastructure.
During the hearings, the court examined a report submitted by a committee appointed to assess ground conditions in affected areas. The panel found a significant difference between planned and actual road widths. While official records showed internal roads of around 10-12 metres, the actual usable road width in several locations was found to be only about 3.9 to 4.8 metres. This reduction was mainly due to encroachments, on-street parking, and poor maintenance.
The court noted that allowing high-density construction on such narrow roads could create serious issues, including traffic congestion, limited access for emergency services, and increased parking pressure. It also pointed out that higher population density in these areas could strain essential services such as water supply, sewage systems, and drainage networks.
Petitioners argued that the policy was introduced without proper technical assessment and did not adequately consider the carrying capacity of existing infrastructure. They also raised concerns over earlier relaxations in building norms, including increases in permissible floor area ratio and building height, which have already added pressure on residential sectors.
The issue has been under review for some time. In earlier observations, it was highlighted that several internal roads in Gurugram measure only 4-5 metres in width, which does not meet the requirements for permitting such construction. Resident groups have consistently pointed to problems such as increased traffic, lack of parking space, and pressure on civic amenities due to the rise in builder floors.
The state government, on its part, informed the court that permissions are granted only on roads that meet prescribed width norms. It also stated that the policy is intended to support housing supply and that infrastructure upgrades would be carried out using funds generated through approvals and development charges.
After considering the submissions and the committee's findings, the court decided to pause the implementation of the policy. The stay will remain in place until further hearings are completed and a final decision is taken on the petitions.
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