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Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
HC reserves order on petition seeking stay on S+4 floor policy in Gurugram
GURUGRAM : Punjab and Haryana high court has reserved its order on a petition seeking a stay on construction of four floors with stealth parking — also called S+4 floor buildings — in the city's residential areas. The matter, which drew widespread attention due to its potential impact on urban infrastructure and the environment, was heard by the division bench led by the chief justice. The petition was filed by Sunil Singh, a resident of Sushant Lok, who challenged the July 2024 notification issued by the department of town and country planning (DTCP) that permits the construction of four floors on residential plots. The petitioner also accused the govt of ignoring its responsibility to upgrade basic amenities like sewage, water supply and roads before implementing the policy. Singh argued that this decision was taken without any assessment of existing infrastructure capacity or environmental impact. During the hearing, the petitioner's counsel questioned the validity of the expert committee report that recommended allowing four floors. The counsel also highlighted the lack of environmental assessment in the decision-making process. "This policy is not in the interest of the common residents but rather serves the interests of builders," he said, adding that the unchecked vertical expansion was disturbing the city's planned layout and livability. He informed the court that while DTCP collected approximately Rs 1,100 crore through additional FAR and other development charges, no significant infrastructure improvement was made. The court, on March 24, refused to grant interim relief. The petitioner then moved Supreme Court, which acknowledged the seriousness of the issue and directed HC to reconsider the matter. HC then held a detailed hearing on Thursday and Friday, after which it reserved its order on the interim relief last week. The counsel pointed out that most of the residential colonies in the city had their service plans approved based on a population density of 13.5 persons per plot. However, the four-floor policy would increase the density to 18 persons, putting pressure on already stretched infrastructure. Additionally, the July 2024 notification of the DTCP was also challenged during the hearing. In HC reserving the verdict, it will be crucial to determine whether the controversial four-floor policy will remain in effect or face suspension. The decision is awaited by residents, builders and planning authorities alike.


Time of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
HC reserves order on petition seeking stay on S+4 floor policy in Gurgaon
Gurgaon: Punjab and Haryana high court has reserved its order on a petition seeking a stay on construction of four floors with stealth parking — also called S+4 floor buildings — in the city's residential areas. The matter, which drew widespread attention due to its potential impact on urban infrastructure and the environment, was heard by the division bench led by the chief justice. The petition was filed by Sunil Singh, a resident of Sushant Lok, who challenged the July 2024 notification issued by the department of town and country planning (DTCP) that permits the construction of four floors on residential plots. The petitioner also accused the govt of ignoring its responsibility to upgrade basic amenities like sewage, water supply and roads before implementing the policy. Singh argued that this decision was taken without any assessment of existing infrastructure capacity or environmental impact. During the hearing, the petitioner's counsel questioned the validity of the expert committee report that recommended allowing four floors. The counsel also highlighted the lack of environmental assessment in the decision-making process. "This policy is not in the interest of the common residents but rather serves the interests of builders," he said, adding that the unchecked vertical expansion was disturbing the city's planned layout and livability. He informed the court that while DTCP collected approximately Rs 1,100 crore through additional FAR and other development charges, no significant infrastructure improvement was made. The court, on March 24, refused to grant interim relief. The petitioner then moved Supreme Court, which acknowledged the seriousness of the issue and directed HC to reconsider the matter. HC then held a detailed hearing on Thursday and Friday, after which it reserved its order on the interim relief last week. The counsel pointed out that most of the residential colonies in the city had their service plans approved based on a population density of 13.5 persons per plot. However, the four-floor policy would increase the density to 18 persons, putting pressure on already stretched infrastructure. Additionally, the July 2024 notification of the DTCP was also challenged during the hearing. In HC reserving the verdict, it will be crucial to determine whether the controversial four-floor policy will remain in effect or face suspension. The decision is awaited by residents, builders and planning authorities alike.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Cerby Raises $40M Series B to Automate Identity Security at Scale
Cerby to use new capital to further innovate its entire solution suite and scale operations in North America and EMEA region. Round was led by DTCP with participation from Okta Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, and Two Sigma Ventures. SAN FRANCISCO, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cerby, the fastest-growing platform for identity security automation globally, has announced today a $40 million Series B funding round. The round was led by DTCP with participation from existing backers including Okta Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, and Two Sigma Ventures. As SaaS, cloud, mobile, and on-premise applications continue to proliferate, the enterprise attack surface has expanded dramatically, making the need for autonomous, scalable, state-of-the-art identity security solutions bigger than ever. Cerby is the first to automate the full identity lifecycle for disconnected applications—from credentials and authentication to lifecycle management and privileged access. It works horizontally across Enterprise Password Management (EPM), Identity and Access Management (IAM), Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), and Privileged Access Management (PAM) systems, helping customers extend protection to the applications and user identities that traditional tools can't reach. Cerby will invest the new capital to expand the Cerby Application Network in response to growing customer demand. This will include continued investment in the company's agentic AI capabilities and making the platform extensible. Cerby will also use the latest funding to further innovate its entire solution suite while scaling go-to-market operations in North America and EMEA. As part of this strategy, Cerby is prioritizing growth in key markets such as Germany, France, the UK., along with strategic Middle Eastern regions, where regulatory pressure and increasing enterprise complexity are accelerating demand for solutions that secure disconnected applications at scale. Belsasar Lepe, co-founder and CEO of Cerby, comments: "From day one, we've been laser-focused on eliminating the operational burden and security risk created by manual identity workflows—automatically, intelligently, and at scale. We're building a world where identity security is fully automated—eliminating human error and ensuring no app is left behind." Lance Matthews, Partner at DTCP, shares: "We are thrilled to be partnering with Cerby to support them in this exciting new stage of growth. The identity security industry is undoubtedly overdue for transformation—and Cerby is leading that shift with a true platform approach. I am confident that together with Belsasar and the team, Cerby will be able to execute on their bold vision, continuing to build on their proven solutions and unique platform." Since raising its Series A less than 20 months ago, Cerby has 10x'd ARR and grown its customer base 5x. The platform now automates identity workflows across more than 2,000 applications and supports over 100 organizations worldwide. Global brands, including L'Oréal, Fox, Allstate, Chime, and Dentsu rely on Cerby's platform to automate critical security workflows across their most complex environments. Media Contact Kekst CNC: dtcp@ About Cerby Cerby is the identity automation platform purpose-built to secure disconnected applications—those that fall outside the reach of traditional identity security tools. By integrating with existing IAM, IGA, and PAM systems, Cerby brings centralized access controls, automates manual security tasks, and extends governance across your entire application ecosystem. IT and security teams gain complete visibility and control, reducing risk and operational overhead. Founded in 2020, Cerby is backed by leading investors and trusted by global enterprises. Meet the Cerby team at the Identiverse conference in Las Vegas from June 3–6 at Booth #709, or book a meeting with our team to learn more. About DTCP DTCP is an investment management firm with $3 billion in assets under management and over 50 professionals. DTCP has offices in San Francisco, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Berlin, London, Luxembourg, and Tel Aviv. DTCP Growth invests in leading companies with a focus on cloud-based enterprise software. The team has made over 42 investments in US, Europe, and Israel, with notable investments including Arctic Wolf Networks, Auth0 (acquired by OKTA), Guardicore (acquired by Akamai), Fastly (NYSE: FSLY), Cohere, LeanIX (acquired by SAP SE), Pipedrive (acquired by Vista Private Equity), and Signavio (acquired by SAP SE). For a full list of portfolio companies please refer to "DTCP" is a trading name for companies for alternative investments as well as distribution, fund advise and service companies. The relevant legally responsible entities, which offer products or provide services to clients or the respective funds, are named in the relevant contracts, marketing documents or other product-specific information. For more information on DTCP, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Cerby


Time of India
15-05-2025
- Time of India
Gurugram: Illegal buildings & walls built on 18 acres razed in DTCP drive
GURUGRAM : 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.


Time of India
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Illegal buildings & walls built on 18 acres razed in DTCP drive
Gurgaon: 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. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now 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 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 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.