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A large-scale anti-encroachment drive in Gurugram has led to the demolition of hundreds of illegal house extensions across key residential colonies, following regulatory directions linked to the suspension of the stilt-plus-four policy. Enforcement teams targeted unauthorised structures obstructing public spaces, including roads, parks and green belts. The initiative forms part of a time-bound campaign to restore right of way and ensure compliance with urban planning norms. Multiple violations—ranging from ramps and guard rooms to kiosks and boundary walls—were cleared, with authorities indicating that the drive will continue in phases. The action signals stricter enforcement of building regulations in high-density urban areas.
Authorities in Gurugram have undertaken a large-scale anti-encroachment drive, dismantling hundreds of illegal house extensions and temporary structures across residential colonies as part of a broader enforcement campaign to restore urban order and compliance. Advertisement
The drive, initiated following directions linked to the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s stay on the stilt-plus-four construction policy, has seen coordinated action across multiple licensed colonies. Enforcement teams carried out simultaneous demolition exercises, focusing on unauthorised structures that had encroached upon roads, green belts and other public spaces.
On the ground, the scale of violations was substantial. Authorities reported the removal of hundreds of encroachments, including guard rooms, ramps, staircases, boundary walls, gates and temporary kiosks. In several instances, illegal commercial extensions operating within residential zones were also dismantled. The crackdown extended to more than 300 residential properties, where encroachments had affected public access and right of way.
Key areas such as DLF Phase-1, South City, Sushant Lok, Palam Vihar and other prominent colonies witnessed intensive enforcement. DLF Phase-1 emerged as a major focus zone, with extensive action taken across multiple internal roads and residential stretches where encroachments were widespread.
The campaign is part of a structured and time-bound initiative by the state government to address unregulated construction and misuse of residential spaces. Officials indicated that notices had been issued to residents in advance, urging voluntary removal of illegal structures. However, enforcement action was undertaken in cases of non-compliance.
Beyond immediate demolition, the drive reflects a wider regulatory tightening in Gurugram’s urban planning framework. Authorities have emphasised the need to maintain clear right of way and prevent unauthorised construction that disrupts infrastructure usage and planned development. The link to the court’s intervention on the stilt-plus-four policy has further accelerated enforcement, particularly in areas where such constructions had led to congestion and safety concerns.
Officials have stated that the campaign will continue in phases across all licensed colonies, with strict action planned against further violations. The objective is not only to reclaim public spaces but also to reinforce adherence to approved building norms and prevent the recurrence of unauthorised extensions.
The ongoing drive highlights a shift towards stricter regulatory enforcement in urban centres, particularly in high-value residential markets where deviations from sanctioned plans have been widespread. By targeting encroachments at scale, authorities aim to restore planned urban layouts while signalling zero tolerance for violations in future development.
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