Archive · 7 Jun 2025
Gurgaon Cracks Down on Illegal Construction and Gates
Some people were building things without permission in nice neighborhoods.
The government is cracking down on this.
They're going to hold weekly meetings to catch the rule breakers.
They also removed gates that blocked roads because they weren't allowed.
These gates were making it hard for people to get around, especially in emergencies.
The government will continue to remove these gates if they are not taken down voluntarily.
DTCP to conduct weekly camps in upscale colonies to address unauthorized construction.
51 illegal gates were dismantled in South City-1.
The next demolition drive will be in DLF-2.
Gates were removed for violating planning norms and obstructing roads.
Encroachments and a milk booth were removed during the demolition.
- Who
- The enforcement wing of DTCP.
- What
- Weekly camps and demolition drives to remove unauthorized construction and illegal gates.
- When
- Weekly camps will begin next week, and the demolition drive took place on Friday.
- Where
- Upscale colonies in Gurgaon, starting with Sushant Lok 2 and 3, and South City-1 and DLF-2.
- Why
- To address resident complaints, restore access to internal roads, and curb illegal construction.
Residents
Officials
Gate Installation
Residents
Residents and educational institutions complained about the gates.
Officials
Gates were originally installed for security, but became permanent obstructions.
- Location of Gate Demolition
- South City-1
- Next Demolition Target
- DLF-2
- Road Widths Where Gates Were Removed
- Nine-metre- and 12-metre
- Number of Residential Blocks in South City-1
- 11
- Number of Illegal Gates Removed in South City-1
- 51
