Gurugram: 10 illegal commercial units along Golf Course Road sealed

GURUGRAM: Ten illegal commercial units, being run from residential plots in Saraswati Kunj along Golf Course Road, were sealed on Wednesday. A prominent dhaba, constructed in illegal manner, was also razed during the drive.

Recently, deputy commissioner Yash Garg, during a district task force meeting, had directed the town planner of enforcement wing of town and country planning department to carry out sealing drive in Saraswati Kunj area.

The DTCP during survey and on the basis of complaints received from the residents identified several illegal commercial establishments.

On Wednesday, enforcement team led by DTP RS Batth sealed 10 such commercial properties, including restaurants, dhabas, car showrooms, service stations, being run from residential plots. “Adjoining Baba dhaba which was illegally constructed in violation of the norms was razed by the team,” said Batth.

Sources informed that there are several residential buildings, who after procuring occupation certificates from the government, but made changes in the structures to start commercial activities including gym, salon, showrooms, clinics, educational institutions and others on the premises.

The property owners are not worried about the government norms, they are openly flouting the rules hinting at nexus with the officials of concerned department, informed a source.

“The enforcement wing of DTCP which is responsible for taking action against such activities has failed to curb them. These buildings have been approved for residential purpose, running commercial establishments from here put additional load on infrastructure thus causing inconvenience to the other residents,” said a local resident.