DTCP camps to check construction violations
Gururgam, June 4 -- The enforcement wing of the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) will set up public camps across licensed private colonies in Gurugram to take spot action against unauthorised constructions and commercial activities in residential premises, officials said on Tuesday,.
The move follows multiple complaints received via the chief minister window and daily Samadhan Shivirs held at the Mini Secretariat, where residents flagged that rampant violations.
"Action will begin in the next two to three days and will include sealing of illegal constructions and shops operating from houses in violation of rules," said Amit Madholia, district town planner (enforcement).
DTCP said it has received complaints from several colonies, including Sushant Lok (Phases I-III), South City (Phases I-II), Nirvana Country, Malibu Towne, Greenwood City, Uppal South End, RD City, Palam Vihar, Vipul World, Vatika India Next, Mayfield Garden, Orchid Garden, BPTP Amstoria, and Sun City, among others in the last three to four months.
Madholia said several houses are also being used as guest houses, shops, showrooms, restaurants, and commercial stores.
"To address this, enforcement teams will hold camps, receive on-the-spot complaints, and dispatch junior engineers for verification. If violations are found, show-cause notices will be issued immediately," he said.
Owners will get 15 days to respond and, if unsatisfactory, an additional seven days to self-correct.
DTCP added that violators could face fines of Rs.630 per sqm, with a Rs.1,260 per square metre bank guarantee collected before desealing. The revenue department may also be directed to block registration of such properties, officials said....
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