DLF 5 Illegal Construction: 81 Homes Face Disconnections
On Wednesday, DLF 5 Gurugram took the drastic step of disconnecting the sewer and water connections to 81 homes after the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) revoked their occupation certificates (OCs). These properties, part of the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) housing category, are situated on 60-square-yard plots.
The DTCP cited rampant DLF 5 illegal construction and commercial operations as the key reasons for this action. Many of the affected homes had been converted into paying guest accommodations and guesthouses, significantly increasing the strain on local infrastructure and basic amenities.
“Illegal constructions and the commercial usage of properties have placed immense pressure on the infrastructure across all five phases of DLF 5. Following the revocation of the OCs, it became necessary to disconnect the water and sewer lines for these 81 homes,” stated a DLF spokesperson. DTCP’s enforcement team, led by former District Town Planner Enforcement (DTPE) Manish Yadav, initiated the action last month due to concerns over DLF 5 illegal construction.
Currently, a petition addressing the violations is under review by the Punjab and Haryana High Court, with a hearing scheduled for January 10. Authorities are expected to present a detailed survey report, an action-taken report, and a roadmap for resolving the issue.
Protests Erupt as Residents Seek Justice
In response to the disconnections, residents have staged protests, accusing DLF of harassment and alleging that the company is clearing space for high-end developments. Demonstrators gathered near the under-construction Summit Plaza Mall, blocking roads to voice their concerns.
One protestor, Priti Mishra, expressed her anger and frustration. “The disconnection of water and sewage services is both unlawful and unjust. People have lived here for 15 to 20 years—where will they go? We cannot tolerate such unjust actions,” she said, even threatening self-immolation.
Authorities Stand by Enforcement Action on DLF 5 Illegal Construction
DTCP officials argue that the enforcement action was necessary to address the strain caused by DLF 5 illegal construction. They emphasized that the affected property owners had been notified and asked to make corrective changes, but their responses were insufficient.
“Violations have affected approximately five phases of DLF 5, and the action was carried out based on the directives of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. We will update the court in the next hearing,” said Amit Madholia, District Town Planner (Enforcement).
A spokesperson from DLF confirmed that the disconnection was a result of serious violations and unauthorized construction on EWS plots.
As the legal process continues, authorities and residents alike await further developments on the matter.
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