Archive · 26 Aug 2026
DLF, Old Gurugram Homeowners Protest Bulldozer Action, Seek Regularisation
Homeowners in parts of Gurugram protested against officials demolishing or threatening their properties.
They said the action was unfair.
The residents want their colonies to be officially regularised.
They claimed the colonies were built with alleged help or approval from officials in the past.
They also said the government had allowed rules such as stilt-plus-four construction and regulations for paying guests.
Because of this, they believe sudden enforcement is harassment.
They asked officials to accept fines instead of demolishing buildings when rules were broken.
The residents planned to send their demands to the district deputy commissioner.
Hundreds of homeowners from DLF and Old Gurugram colonies protested at Gurugram’s Mini Secretariat.
Residents alleged that bulldozing their properties was unjust and demanded the colonies’ regularisation.
They claimed the colonies were established with alleged administrative collusion but are now facing regulatory action.
Homeowners criticised District Town Planner RS Bhatth and the municipal corporation during a mahapanchayat.
They urged authorities to impose compounding fees for violations and decided to send a memorandum to Deputy Commissioner Uttam Kumar.
- Who
- Hundreds of homeowners from DLF and Old Gurugram colonies.
- What
- They protested alleged bulldozer action, criticised officials, and demanded regularisation of their colonies.
- When
- Wednesday, August 26; the year is not specified in the report.
- Where
- The protest took place at the Mini Secretariat in Gurugram, Haryana.
- Why
- Residents said the enforcement action was unjust and sought regularisation, or fines instead of demolition for construction violations.
Homeowners’ position
Regulatory-enforcement position
Property action
Homeowners’ position
Residents described the bulldozing of their properties as unjust harassment and demanded regularisation.
Regulatory-enforcement position
The reported action was presented as enforcement of construction and property regulations; no detailed response from the authorities was included.
Handling violations
Homeowners’ position
Homeowners said violations should lead to compounding fees rather than demolition.
Regulatory-enforcement position
Authorities proceeded with enforcement action under existing regulations, though the report does not specify their position on penalties.
- Protesters
- Homeowners from DLF and Old Gurugram colonies
- Location
- Mini Secretariat, Gurugram
- Main demand
- Early regularisation of the colonies
- Officials criticised
- District Town Planner RS Bhatth and the municipal corporation
- Alternative sought
- Compounding fees instead of bulldozing properties for rule violations
- Next step
- A memorandum of demands was to be sent to Deputy Commissioner Uttam Kumar
- Related regulations cited
- Stilt-plus-four construction and norms for paying guest operations