Gurugram: DTCP seals two illegal buildings in DLF areas, Suncity

GURUGRAM: The enforcement wing of the department of town and country planning (DTCP) has demolished more than 15 shops and sealed two residential buildings and six shops running illegally in DLF-2, DLF-5 and Suncity.

District town planner (enforcement) RS Batth said the enforcement team had visited the area last week after complaints of encroachment from DLF-2 residents. The officials had also carried out videography of the area to maintain a record of the violations.

“On Monday, a demolition drive was carried out at Dakshin Marg in DLF-2 with the help of an earthmover in the presence of around 50 police personnel. Around 15 illegal shops, dhabas and kiosks running without permission on residential plots were demolished. Apart from this, several kiosks placed illegally in the commercial complex in common areas were also removed,” Batth added.

Residents of these areas have been complaining to DTCP about illegal dhabas in the area, which are not only violating building norms and causing traffic woes, but are also raising concerns over safety and security. The department had earlier issued notices to the property owners in the past, but they did not stop the commercial activities.

The enforcement team also sealed three illegal shops running in the DLF-5’s Westend Heights residential society the same day. “These shops were running in the space designated for fire and electrical shafts in the stilt area of the complex,” said the official.

Batth also visited Suncity township, where the residents had complained about illegal construction by property owners after procuring occupation certificates from the DTCP.

“We have sealed two buildings in Suncity. The department has also recommended filing of FIRs against the violators,” he said.

Apart from residential buildings, the enforcement team also sealed three shops in Suncity. DTCP had earlier cleared encroachment in corridors of the commercial area of the township, but some shopkeepers still violated norms and extended their shops in an illegal manner.