Gurugram: Illegal buildings & walls built on 18 acres razed in DTCP drive
: Unauthorised structures such as under-construction buildings and boundary walls built across 18 acres in the controlled urban areas of
Sohna
were demolished in a drive on Tuesday.
Developers had allegedly started unauthorised plotting and construction in violation of urban planning regulations in three villages, Karanki, Sancholi and Daulha. Officials from the department of town and country planning (
DTCP
) said the demolition drive is part of a campaign against mushrooming of illegal colonies on prime land in the region.
According to officials, 25 illegal structures, road networks and boundary walls were demolished during the operation. In Karanki village, an unauthorised colony spread over 1 acre was cleared. The team razed seven DPCs (damp-proof courses), five ready made boundary walls, and an entire internal road network constructed without approvals. In Sancholi, four illegal colonies spread over 11 acres were demolished.
The team dismantled three under-construction structures, nine boundary walls, and road infrastructure. In Daulha village, authorities demolished an unauthorised colony spread across 6 acres, including a 100-metre boundary wall and an internal road network.
"Action was taken under the provisions of the Punjab Scheduled Roads and Controlled Areas Restriction of Unregulated Development Act, 1963," said Amit Madholia, a district town planner of the enforcement wing. "We had issued prior notices, but no compliance was observed," he added.
Officials noted that illegal plotting not only violates master plans but also leads to poor civic infrastructure and a lack of basic amenities for buyers. Residents are often left in legal limbo, with no access to water, sewage or electricity.
The administration has warned developers and landowners against illegal plotting and sales, reiterating that stringent action will continue if rules are violated. Officials urged the public to verify approvals before purchasing any land.
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