Home / Business and Economy / Gurugram PGs: 1,625 Illegal Operations Exposed
Gurugram PGs: 1,625 Illegal Operations Exposed
8 Oct
Summary
- Over 1,600 illegal PGs operate without licenses and safety clearances.
- Unsafe PGs pose risks of overcrowding, fire, sanitation, and structural issues.
- Authorities plan property tax penalties and mechanisms for resident reporting.
The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has identified a significant issue with illegal paying guest (PG) accommodations operating across the city. Officials have flagged 1,625 such properties that are functioning without the required licenses, registrations, and crucial fire safety clearances.
These identified properties, originally intended for single-family use, were allegedly converted into PGs without obtaining statutory approvals. Concerns about overcrowding, fire safety, sanitation, waste management, and structural integrity have been raised by MCG officials. In response, the MCG plans to impose property tax penalties and establish a mechanism for residents to report illegal PG accommodations.
Further compounding the safety concerns, a recent fire department survey had previously identified 666 PGs operating without essential fire safety equipment, with some instances of expired extinguishers and inadequate exit routes. Buildings exceeding 15 metres in height are mandated by regulations to obtain a fire No Objection Certificate (NOC) and install comprehensive fire safety systems.
