Crackdown in Gurugram's DLF Phase-3 for violations, many left homeless overnight
The Town and Country Planning Department (DTCP) has intensified demolition and sealing action in Gurugram's DLF Phase-3 over illegal commercial use of residential buildings. The High Court-backed drive has expanded after a large survey found widespread violations and infrastructure strain.
A major enforcement drive in Gurugram’s upscale DLF Phase-3 intensified over the weekend with authorities demolishing an illegal mega PG operating out of a residential building, even as a wider crackdown on unauthorised constructions and commercial misuse of homes continued across the township.
The latest action, carried out with heavy police deployment and demolition teams, comes days after a broader drive was launched across DLF Phase 1 to 5, where more than 300 violations were identified in Phase-3 alone during a detailed survey of nearly 5,100 properties.
Officials said the enforcement action stems from a writ petition filed by the DLF Residents' Welfare Association (RWA) nearly two years ago, prompting a court-directed survey of properties across the DLF township.
During the exercise, authorities categorised violations and issued restoration orders to property owners found flouting sanctioned building plans. Following the expiry of compliance deadlines, demolition and sealing operations were initiated. Officials said the drive is being carried out in accordance with High Court and Supreme Court directions.
CLINICS, GUEST HOUSES, PGS UNDER SCANNER
The crackdown has revealed widespread misuse of residential plots for commercial purposes, including unauthorised clinics, guest houses, PG accommodations, gyms, departmental stores and beauty parlours operating without mandatory approvals.
Officials confirmed that multiple establishments, including at least three guest houses and unauthorised clinics, have already been sealed during the ongoing operation. Authorities said such activities were placing excessive pressure on civic infrastructure and violating building norms.
Enforcement teams also targeted encroachments on government land and common Right of Way (ROW) areas between buildings, where residents had allegedly created gardens, guard rooms, genset installations and temporary kiosks.
Officials said these encroachments were contributing to congestion and infrastructure stress in the area. The structures were removed using JCB machines as part of the ongoing drive.
ILLEGAL 45-ROOM PG DEMOLISHED
In one of the biggest actions so far, officials demolished an illegal mega PG operating from Amaltas Apartments (S-23/1) in DLF Phase-3, where a residential building had allegedly been converted into a high-density accommodation facility.
According to officials, the building was approved under Stilt+4 norms meant for four families, but had been transformed into a 45-room setup with 45 attached toilets. Each floor had been subdivided into multiple rooms, far exceeding permissible occupancy limits.
Authorities said the unauthorised modifications had significantly increased the load on water, sewage and electricity infrastructure and posed serious safety concerns. The electricity connection was disconnected before the premises were sealed.
DTP Enforcement officer Amit Madholia said notices had already been served to the property owner and warned that such overburdened buildings could lead to major safety incidents. He indicated that further legal action, including registration of an FIR against violators, was being considered.
TENANTS CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE
The crackdown also left dozens of tenants scrambling for alternative accommodation after the building was sealed. Videos circulating on social media showed residents evacuating the premises with their belongings, with many seen sitting or standing along the roadside with luggage.
Several occupants, including students, working professionals and women residing in the PG, expressed frustration over the sudden action, claiming they had not been informed by the property owner about notices issued by authorities.
Some residents were seen confronting DTCP officials, including DTP Enforcement officer Amit Madholia, and sought additional time to vacate the premises. “Where are we supposed to go? We are not vagabonds. At least give us 24 hours,” some residents were heard saying in videos from the site.
The incident has raised questions about the plight of tenants, many of them young professionals employed in Gurugram's corporate sector, who said they were caught unaware by the sealing drive despite authorities maintaining that notices had already been issued to the property owner.
DRIVE TO CONTINUE ACROSS DLF PHASES
Authorities said the enforcement campaign will continue across DLF Phase 1 to 5, with action planned against properties where violations have been identified, and no court stay orders are in place.
Officials warned that illegal PGs, clinics, gyms, salons, guest houses and other commercial activities operating from residential premises will face similar demolition and sealing action in the coming days.
A major enforcement drive in Gurugram’s upscale DLF Phase-3 intensified over the weekend with authorities demolishing an illegal mega PG operating out of a residential building, even as a wider crackdown on unauthorised constructions and commercial misuse of homes continued across the township.
The latest action, carried out with heavy police deployment and demolition teams, comes days after a broader drive was launched across DLF Phase 1 to 5, where more than 300 violations were identified in Phase-3 alone during a detailed survey of nearly 5,100 properties.
Officials said the enforcement action stems from a writ petition filed by the DLF Residents' Welfare Association (RWA) nearly two years ago, prompting a court-directed survey of properties across the DLF township.
During the exercise, authorities categorised violations and issued restoration orders to property owners found flouting sanctioned building plans. Following the expiry of compliance deadlines, demolition and sealing operations were initiated. Officials said the drive is being carried out in accordance with High Court and Supreme Court directions.
CLINICS, GUEST HOUSES, PGS UNDER SCANNER
The crackdown has revealed widespread misuse of residential plots for commercial purposes, including unauthorised clinics, guest houses, PG accommodations, gyms, departmental stores and beauty parlours operating without mandatory approvals.
Officials confirmed that multiple establishments, including at least three guest houses and unauthorised clinics, have already been sealed during the ongoing operation. Authorities said such activities were placing excessive pressure on civic infrastructure and violating building norms.
Enforcement teams also targeted encroachments on government land and common Right of Way (ROW) areas between buildings, where residents had allegedly created gardens, guard rooms, genset installations and temporary kiosks.
Officials said these encroachments were contributing to congestion and infrastructure stress in the area. The structures were removed using JCB machines as part of the ongoing drive.
ILLEGAL 45-ROOM PG DEMOLISHED
In one of the biggest actions so far, officials demolished an illegal mega PG operating from Amaltas Apartments (S-23/1) in DLF Phase-3, where a residential building had allegedly been converted into a high-density accommodation facility.
According to officials, the building was approved under Stilt+4 norms meant for four families, but had been transformed into a 45-room setup with 45 attached toilets. Each floor had been subdivided into multiple rooms, far exceeding permissible occupancy limits.
Authorities said the unauthorised modifications had significantly increased the load on water, sewage and electricity infrastructure and posed serious safety concerns. The electricity connection was disconnected before the premises were sealed.
DTP Enforcement officer Amit Madholia said notices had already been served to the property owner and warned that such overburdened buildings could lead to major safety incidents. He indicated that further legal action, including registration of an FIR against violators, was being considered.
TENANTS CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE
The crackdown also left dozens of tenants scrambling for alternative accommodation after the building was sealed. Videos circulating on social media showed residents evacuating the premises with their belongings, with many seen sitting or standing along the roadside with luggage.
Several occupants, including students, working professionals and women residing in the PG, expressed frustration over the sudden action, claiming they had not been informed by the property owner about notices issued by authorities.
Some residents were seen confronting DTCP officials, including DTP Enforcement officer Amit Madholia, and sought additional time to vacate the premises. “Where are we supposed to go? We are not vagabonds. At least give us 24 hours,” some residents were heard saying in videos from the site.
The incident has raised questions about the plight of tenants, many of them young professionals employed in Gurugram's corporate sector, who said they were caught unaware by the sealing drive despite authorities maintaining that notices had already been issued to the property owner.
DRIVE TO CONTINUE ACROSS DLF PHASES
Authorities said the enforcement campaign will continue across DLF Phase 1 to 5, with action planned against properties where violations have been identified, and no court stay orders are in place.
Officials warned that illegal PGs, clinics, gyms, salons, guest houses and other commercial activities operating from residential premises will face similar demolition and sealing action in the coming days.
