Gurgaon Cracks Down: 1000 Homes Lose Illegal Extensions

In a significant exercise to reclaim public spaces, Gurgaon authorities have demolished illegal extensions from approximately 1,000 houses within three days. Structures including ramps, guard rooms, and lawns encroaching on public land were removed across several major colonies.

The enforcement drive, a court-mandated action to clear right-of-way violations, is scheduled to conclude by April 22. Officials emphasized that the goal is to restore roads, green belts, and public areas that have been obstructed by years of unchecked encroachment.

Teams have been actively working in areas like DLF Phase 1, South City 1, and Palam Vihar, inspecting properties and dismantling unauthorized constructions. The demolitions follow a high court decision that restrained the implementation of the stilt-plus-four-floor policy due to infrastructure concerns.

Officials warned that these violations, while seemingly small individually, collectively pose safety hazards and choke infrastructure. Residents were urged to remove encroachments voluntarily, with demolition proceeding without exception for repeat offenders.