Archive · 30 Sep 2025
High Court Issues Notice Over Illegal Gurgaon Banquet Halls
Imagine some party places in your town didn't follow the rules for a long time.
These party places, called banquet halls, weren't supposed to be open because they didn't have the right permits or safety checks.
Someone complained, and the court is now involved.
The court wants to know why these places are still open, even though they could be dangerous.
The court is also worried about money that the town isn't getting because of these illegal party places.
Now, the court wants the party places shut down, and the town needs to do something about it.
High Court issued notice to Haryana government over 63 unauthorized banquet halls in Gurgaon.
The petition alleges failure to enforce the law despite repeated directives.
Authorities are accused of allowing the halls to operate without necessary approvals for over a decade.
The halls lack fire safety clearances and potentially pose significant safety risks.
Petitioner seeks immediate sealing, dues recovery, and disciplinary action against officials.
- Who
- The Punjab and Haryana High Court, RTI activist Harinder Dhingra.
- What
- Issued a notice to the Haryana government regarding 63 illegal banquet halls operating in Gurgaon.
- When
- Tuesday, recent legal actions occurred in 2025, with issues dating back to 2013.
- Where
- Gurgaon, Haryana.
- Why
- Due to illegal operation, safety risks, and revenue loss.
- Location
- Gurgaon, Haryana
- Number of Unauthorised Halls
- 63
- Petitioner
- RTI activist Harinder Dhingra
- Estimated Revenue Loss
- Over ₹74 crore
- Key Legislation Violated
- Haryana Municipal Corporation Act, Haryana Fire and Emergency Services Act
- Lokayukta Order (2021)
- Confirmed dereliction of duty, ordered survey, sealing, dues recovery and disciplinary action