India, Jan. 8 -- The department of town and country planning (DTCP) has decided to issue permissions to run two guest houses in DLF Phase-3 (Sector 24) on an auction basis, in compliance with orders issued by the Punjab and Haryana High Court, given that the number of applicants are more than the number of permits.

According to the department, there are 12 applicants for the two facilities. The total land area of 5,500 square metres, of the applicants combined, exceeds the prescribed limit, officials said.

"Guest house permissions will be granted in sector 24 through auction due to the number of applications exceeding the prescribed limit. The entire process will be conducted transparently and in accordance with the rules. This action i...