GURUGRAM: The department of town and country planning (DTCP) has revoked the occupation certificates (OC) of 81 houses in DLF Phase 5 on account of regulatory violations.
These properties were found to have grossly violated building codes, zoning regulations and approved plans.
The revoked OCs pertain to properties on lanes C-1, C-2, C-4, C-5, C-6 and C-7 with specific addresses listed in the DTCP order.
These properties were originally designated under the economically weaker section (EWS) category with a limit of 60 square yards.
The crackdown follows a survey conducted by former district town planner (DTP), enforcement, Manish Yadav in Nov, during which over 100 houses were served notices and sealing operations were carried out.
DTP (enforcement) Amit Madholia said, “Following Manish Yadav’s recommendations, we initiated action to revoke the OCs. This aligns with our efforts to curb illegal activities in EWS-designated housing.”
Many of these houses were being used for illegal commercial activities, prompting swift action from the authorities.
The violations include unauthorised construction beyond permissible limits, with several buildings extending to five or six floors instead of the allowed three or four.
Moreover, 100% coverage, which breaches zoning regulations, was observed in numerous properties.
The DTCP also wrote to the Wazirabad tehsildar, advising against registering these properties or processing gift deeds and rent agreements.
These properties will be marked with “red entries” in official records.
DTCP officials confirmed that a formal communication will be sent to the deputy commissioner of Gurgaon and the Wazirabad tehsil office, instructing them to halt any further registries related to these properties.
The department also plans to update the Punjab and Haryana high court, where a related petition is pending.
DTP (planning) Praveen Chauhan said, “We aim to restore adherence to building norms and eliminate unauthorised commercial usage in residential spaces.”
This move highlights the ongoing efforts by Gurgaon authorities to enforce planning regulations and curb illegal commercialisation in upscale areas.
The revocation of OCs serves as a stern warning to violators who disregard zoning laws and misuse residential properties for profit.
