India, March 24 -- The Haryana department of town and country planning (DTCP) has recommended that occupancy certificates of 745 houses in DLF phases one, two and three should be revoked for violating building norms and running illegal commercial operations, following the directions of the Punjab and Haryana high court, officials said on Sunday.

DTCP's enforcement wing said it has written to the planning wing after issuing show cause and restoration notices to owners of these properties for not taking corrective measures or removing violations. The department said that the homeowners' violations are not compoundable - meaning charges will not be dropped upon paying a penalty.

"The department has recommended that occupancy certificates s...