Haryana Launches Anti-Encroachment Drive in Gurugram Following High Court Stay
Stilt plus four floors | Haryana govt’s anti-encroachment campaign begins from Gurugram
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The Haryana government initiated an anti-encroachment campaign in Gurugram, following a stay on the 'Stilt plus four floors' policy by the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The operation, which began in DLF Phase-1, resulted in the demolition of hundreds of illegal structures, reclaiming public spaces.
- 01The anti-encroachment campaign targets illegal constructions across Gurugram.
- 02Over 215 guard rooms and 250 park encroachments were cleared on the first day.
- 03The drive will continue in phases across all licensed colonies in Gurugram.
- 04Authorities are urging residents to voluntarily remove encroachments to avoid strict action.
- 05The High Court is reviewing multiple petitions against the stilt-plus-four-storey policy.
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In response to a stay issued by the Punjab and Haryana High Court on the 'Stilt plus four floors' policy, the Haryana government launched a significant anti-encroachment campaign in Gurugram on Saturday. The operation commenced in DLF Phase-1, where eight teams from the Town and Country Planning (Enforcement) Department executed simultaneous demolitions. On the first day alone, authorities demolished over 215 guard rooms, cleared more than 250 park encroachments, and dismantled numerous illegal structures, including ramps, staircases, and boundary walls. The drive aims to reclaim public spaces such as roads and parks and will proceed in phases throughout all licensed colonies in Gurugram. Residents are being encouraged to voluntarily remove encroachments, with warnings of strict enforcement if they fail to comply. This initiative follows directives from Additional Chief Secretary Anurag Agarwal and is part of a broader effort to address unauthorized constructions and misuse of stilt floors. The High Court is also considering five Public Interest Litigations seeking a ban on such constructions statewide, highlighting the ongoing legal and administrative challenges surrounding urban development in Haryana.
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The anti-encroachment drive is expected to improve public spaces and ensure compliance with urban planning norms, potentially affecting property values and community aesthetics.
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