More than 4,500 properties across DLF Phases I to V in Gurugram have been flagged for building and zoning violations. Officials estimate that nearly 60 per cent of plots in these upscale residential colonies are in breach of planning norms.
The list, compiled by the Town and Country Planning (TCP) Department and accessed by The Tribune, reveals violations on a far larger scale than the ongoing sealing drive has so far touched. It runs into both general category plots and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) plots.
DLF Phase III emerges as the worst offender, accounting for close to 60 per cent of all listed violations. This explains why the District Town Planner's (Enforcement) recent demolitions and sealing operations have been concentrated in that area.
The most reported violation is unmistakably building and zoning violations, according to the TCP Department list. The scale of the problem is significantly larger than what the current sealing drive has addressed so far.
The sealing drive, which has been ongoing in parts of DLF colonies, will resume after June 30. This means property owners in the affected areas have a limited window before enforcement actions restart.
The violations span both general category plots and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) plots, indicating the problem is widespread across different property types within these colonies.
To put it plainly, the scale of violations in DLF colonies is staggering. When nearly 60 per cent of plots in some of Gurugram's most premium residential areas are in breach of planning norms, it points to a systemic failure in enforcement over the years.
The fact that the TCP Department's list covers 4,500 properties — far more than what the sealing drive has touched so far — suggests that authorities have been aware of the problem for a long time. The question is why action is only being taken now.
In our view, residents and property owners in DLF colonies should take this seriously. The resumption of the sealing drive after June 30 means there will be consequences. Those who have made illegal modifications or additions should consider regularizing their properties or face the risk of sealing.
This is not just about rules — it is about safety, planning, and the long-term livability of Gurugram's residential areas.
