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Gurugram's Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP), in collaboration with the police, demolished a
warehouse, a concrete plant, and a transport office in an unauthorized colony earlier this week. These structures,
spread over five acres, were constructed without obtaining necessary permissions and were in violation of building
norms. District Town Planner Manish Yadav spearheaded the demolition team, which included junior engineers, a naib
tehsildar, and officers from the Bilaspur police station.
According to the DTCP, the colony was being developed without any permission from the concerned department,
violating the Haryana Development and Regulation of Urban Areas Act 1975. This violation is a punishable offense,
with imprisonment up to three years. Consequently, the department intends to register a police complaint against the
offenders and has also requested the police to prevent the development of unauthorized colonies in the area.
During the demolition drive, locals gathered at the site, and officials took the opportunity to appeal to them not to
invest their hard-earned money in such unauthorized colonies. Instead, they urged residents to contact the office of the
District Town Planner (DTP) for any inquiries before buying any land or plot in the region.
Yadav pointed out that the unauthorized colony had a warehouse in the revenue estate of Bhodakala village in the
urban area of Gurgaon. Additionally, there was an RMC plant where four rooms and two storerooms with tin sheets
were demolished, and a transport office in the revenue estate of Bilaspur village in the controlled area of the GMDA.
The crackdown on unauthorized colonies in Gurugram highlights the growing concern of illegal constructions and
unplanned urban development in the city. Such constructions not only put residents' safety at risk but also strain the
city's infrastructure and resources.
In an effort to curb illegal constructions and promote planned urban development, authorities have been taking
stringent measures against builders and property owners who violate building norms. It is essential for developers and
residents to comply with the Haryana Development and Regulation of Urban Areas Act 1975 and obtain all necessary
permissions before embarking on construction projects.
In conclusion, the demolition of the illegal colony in Gurugram serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of
flouting building norms and regulations. Authorities are determined to take strict action against those who violate the
law and put the safety of residents at risk. It is crucial for both developers and residents to adhere to building
regulations and ensure that they invest in legal and authorized properties to avoid such issues in the future.
This story was first published in ET Realty
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