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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.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Time of India
Gurugram: DTCP carries out demolition drive around Sultanpur park
GURUGRAM : The enforcement team of the department of town and country planning (DTCP) has carried out a demolition drive around Sultanpur park, a Ramsar site. The action led to clearing of three unauthorised colonies spread across approximately 32 acres of prime land in Farrukhnagar area. DTCP officials said the colonies were being developed without necessary approvals in controlled areas, violating the norms set under the Punjab Scheduled Roads and Controlled Areas Restriction of Unregulated Development Act, 1963. During the operation, two under-construction structures, 18 damp proof courses (DPCs), three farmhouse boundary walls, one industrial unit and five plot boundary walls were demolished. The entire internal road network laid out to support these illegal settlements was also dismantled. The operation was led by town planner Amit, assistant town planner Anish and junior engineers Naveen, Harshit and Amit. The officials said strict action would continue against illegal builders and property owners "attempting to bypass the legal framework". The demolition was conducted with police support to maintain law and order. The authorities have urged citizens to verify approvals and licences before investing in any property to avoid legal complications. Monitoring of vulnerable areas around Sultanpur and other parts of the city is expected in the coming weeks. Apart from Sultanpur, demolition actions were also taken in other villages, including Farukhnagar, Saidpur Mohammadpur, Khurampur, Karola, Birhera and Alimuddinpur. In total, unauthorised structures spread over nearly 47 acres were removed across different locations during the drives conducted on April 24 and April 26. "The demolition drives send a clear message that unauthorised colonies and illegal constructions will not be tolerated. Protecting the master plans and ensuring planned development is our priority," an enforcement team official said. The drive was part of an ongoing effort to curb illegal colonization activities, particularly around the rapidly developing regions of the city and its outskirts.
Time of India
27-04-2025
- Time of India
Farmhouses to road network: 3 unauthorised colonies built around Sultanpur park razed in Gurgaon
Gurgaon: The enforcement team of the department of town and country planning (DTCP) has carried out a demolition drive around Sultanpur park, a Ramsar site. The action led to clearing of three unauthorised colonies spread across approximately 32 acres of prime land in Farrukhnagar area. DTCP officials said the colonies were being developed without necessary approvals in controlled areas, violating the norms set under the Punjab Scheduled Roads and Controlled Areas Restriction of Unregulated Development Act, 1963. During the operation, two under-construction structures, 18 damp proof courses (DPCs), three farmhouse boundary walls, one industrial unit and five plot boundary walls were demolished. The entire internal road network laid out to support these illegal settlements was also dismantled. The operation was led by town planner Amit, assistant town planner Anish and junior engineers Naveen, Harshit and Amit. The officials said strict action would continue against illegal builders and property owners "attempting to bypass the legal framework". The demolition was conducted with police support to maintain law and order. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Moose Approaches Girl At Bus Stop And Nudges Her To Follow - Watch What Happens Happy in Shape Undo The authorities have urged citizens to verify approvals and licences before investing in any property to avoid legal complications. Monitoring of vulnerable areas around Sultanpur and other parts of the city is expected in the coming weeks. Apart from Sultanpur, demolition actions were also taken in other villages, including Farukhnagar, Saidpur Mohammadpur, Khurampur, Karola, Birhera and Alimuddinpur. In total, unauthorised structures spread over nearly 47 acres were removed across different locations during the drives conducted on April 24 and April 26. "The demolition drives send a clear message that unauthorised colonies and illegal constructions will not be tolerated. Protecting the master plans and ensuring planned development is our priority," an enforcement team official said. The drive was part of an ongoing effort to curb illegal colonization activities, particularly around the rapidly developing regions of the city and its outskirts.
