13 illegal colonies, road networks built on 40 acres demolished in week-long drive in Gurgaon
Supported by local police, DTCP, in a major crackdown on unauthorised urban development, cleared over 40 acres of illegally carved out colonies and razed more than 50 structures.
The enforcement action, conducted in three phases between July 18 and July 23, targeted these 13 unauthorised colonies under the jurisdictions of Sector 65, Rajendra Park and Bhondsi police stations.
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Officials said these colonies were being developed without any layout approval, zoning clearance, or licences from the DTCP, in clear violation of the Haryana Development and Regulation of Urban Areas Act, 1975.
A senior DTCP officer said, "These actions are part of our ongoing drive to curb illegal plotting and protect planned urban development in the city."
The most recent operation took place on Wednesday, when DTCP teams demolished four illegal colonies spread over eight acres in the revenue estate of Kadarpur village, falling under Sector 65 police station.
The demolition included 13 structures such as damp proof courses (DPCs), partially built buildings, and two permanent structures, in addition to clearing the entire internal road network constructed to facilitate illegal plotting and sales.
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On Tuesday, officials carried out a similar drive in the revenue estates of Dhankot and Kherki Majra Dhankot, under the jurisdiction of Rajendra Park police station.
The team cleared four unauthorised colonies measuring 7.7 acres, demolishing 27 structures, including DPCs, boundary walls and illegally constructed houses that cropped up in recent months.
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