GURUGRAM: The district town planner (enforcement) has issued a show-cause notice to Ansal Properties & Infrastructure Ltd and the NRI Group Housing, Celebrity Homes, Palam Vihar, over unauthorised commercial activities and illegal alterations in the residential complex.
The notice, issued under Section 10(2) of the Haryana Development and Regulations of Urban Areas Act, 1975, highlights violations of approved building plans and warns of legal action if corrective measures are not taken immediately.
A complaint on potential encroachments prompted a site inspection by town planning officials. The inspection confirmed the existence of unauthorised commercial setups, including a gym, fresh mart and play area, along with structural modifications in the stilt area, which is legally designated only for parking purposes.
These alterations were found to be in violation of Section 3B of the Haryana Development Act, which mandates that all construction within a licensed colony must adhere strictly to approved plans.
The stilt area modifications and commercial use of residential property violate licensing norms for Palam Vihar, a project developed by Ansal Properties & Infrastructure Ltd. Authorities have warned that if the violations are not rectified immediately, strict legal action will be initiated.
The notice directs the developers and resident welfare association of Celebrity Homes to remove the illegal constructions and restore the building in accordance with the approved layout. “Submit authenticated copies of the approved building plan and relevant permissions. Appear before town planning officials at Huda Complex, Sector 14, Gurgaon, on Feb 25, 2025, at 11.00am to justify their actions,” the notice stated.
Many residents have welcomed the crackdown, citing growing concerns over unauthorised commercial activities within the residential complex. “We bought homes here expecting a peaceful residential environment, but unauthorised shops and commercial activities have disrupted our daily lives. Parking space has been reduced due to these illegal modifications,” Amit Sharma, a resident of Palam Vihar, said.
