GURUGRAM: The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has launched stringent measures against unlawful commercial operations in residential zones across DLF 1-5 areas following a task force meeting led by the deputy commissioner on March 5, 2025.
The district fire officer received instructions to pursue legal action against violators in the meeting.
The fire department has been instructed to submit a compliance report before April 19, 2025, detailing the legal actions taken against violators.
The authorities are expected to initiate sealing operations and impose penalties on non-compliant property owners.
The directive, issued by the district town planner (enforcement), comes in compliance with the Punjab and Haryana high court’s order , which mandates action against the illegal conversion of residential plots into commercial spaces.
A detailed list of these violations has been compiled, identifying numerous properties operating in contravention of zoning laws. In DLF 1, 90 general plots have been converted into commercial establishments, while DLF II has seen 114 such conversions. DLF III has the highest number of EWS plot violations, with 261 EWS plots and 91 general plots being misused for commercial purposes.
In DLF 4, as many as 41 general plots and 14 EWS plots have been converted, while DLF 5 has witnessed conversion of 3 general plots. In total, 339 general plots and 275 EWS plots have been illegally repurposed for commercial use across DLF 1-5.
With over 614 residential plots reportedly misused for commercial purposes, the administration has stressed the need for fire safety compliance. District town planner (enforcement) Amit Madholia highlighted the risks posed by these establishments.
He said “The commercial establishments created in residential buildings require clearance from the fire department as they are converted into public buildings. Hence, they must adhere to the necessary safety norms as per our department’s guidelines.”
The illegal commercial setups have gathered complaints from residents about increased traffic congestion, fire hazards, and security concerns.
