Gurugram: 1,000 Illegal House Extensions Taken Down in Three Days in Government Drive

by- Zaid
Apr 21, 2026

In the biggest exercise the city has seen to clear infringement of public space by property owners, enforcement teams have removed illegal extensions from nearly 1,000 houses in three days, tearing down ramps, guard rooms, lawns, kiosks and other structures built on public land across major licensed colonies.

Gurugram, April 21: There are two more days to go in the exercise, after which the town and country planning department (DTCP) will submit an action-taken report to the state government.

Colonies Covered

DLF Phase 1
South City 1
Palam Vihar
Sushant Lok-2
Uppal Southend
Malibu Town
Ardee City
Suncity

Action Taken (Selected Highlights)

DLF Phase 1: Around 550 houses inspected; illegal extensions removed. Also cleared an illegal taxi stand and kiosks at Central Arcade market, plus around 150 illegal lawns, over 40 ramps, and illegal structures outside more than 100 houses.

South City 1: Encroachments removed from 96 houses; 15 labour quarters, 27 guard rooms, and 17 hoardings demolished.

Palam Vihar: Action covered 140 houses in Block A; fencing, gardens, and other extensions removed.

Sushant Lok-2: 15 ramps, 9 steps, 6 DG sets on footpaths, 3 guard rooms, and 16 instances of landscaping on roads removed.

Uppal Southend and Malibu Town: Illegal barricading, boundary walls, ramps, steps, and encroachments in green areas cleared.

Background

The drive follows a Punjab and Haryana High Court stay on the state's stilt-plus-four-floor policy and a subsequent government order asking agencies to clear right of way violations by April 22.

Official Statement

Amit Madholia, District Town Planner (Enforcement), said: "This is a court-driven action linked to a PIL. All encroachments within the right of way — from 9 metres to 24 metres — must be cleared in a time-bound manner before April 22."

"These violations may appear small individually, but collectively, they choke infrastructure, reduce road width and create safety hazards," he added.

Next Steps

Eight teams have been deployed. Residents have been asked to remove encroachments voluntarily or face demolition "without exception". The drive will continue in remaining pockets and against repeat violations.