The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) demolished 31 structures on Monday as part of a citywide enforcement drive against unauthorised construction, building bye-law violations and encroachments. The action covered under-construction as well as residential structures across multiple areas of the city.
The demolition drive marked the beginning of a month-long enforcement campaign being undertaken in compliance with directions of the Supreme Court and instructions issued by MCG Commissioner Pradeep Dahiya. Civic teams have been directed to identify illegal constructions and encroachments and take action in accordance with applicable regulations.
The enforcement operation was carried out across several locations, including DPG Colony, Sector 34, Ryan Enclave, Bhondsi, Ashok Vihar-2, Krishna Colony, Sector 69, the restricted area around Ammunition Depot and Bhimgarh Kheri, among others. In addition to demolishing unauthorised structures, MCG teams cleared encroachments from roads and public spaces.
According to civic officials, the campaign is intended to prevent unauthorised development, keep roads and public areas free from obstructions and support planned development across Gurugram. Enforcement teams across different zones will continue inspections during the campaign.
Dahiya said that illegal and unauthorised construction would not be tolerated and that action had been initiated across all zones to comply with the Supreme Court’s directions. He also instructed officials to ensure that enforcement measures remain fair, transparent and within the law.
The structures identified during Monday’s operation included buildings constructed without approved plans, properties developed without mandatory permissions and buildings that violated applicable building bye-laws.
The action followed an MCG public notice issued on Sunday, which warned property and plot owners against illegal change of land use, unauthorised construction and occupation of buildings without mandatory approvals and certificates.
MCG stated that it had surveyed properties constructed without required change-of-land-use or conversion permissions, approved building plans, no-objection certificates and occupation certificates. Several property owners had reportedly failed to secure mandatory approvals under the Haryana Municipal Corporation Act, 1994 and the Haryana Building Code, 2017.
The civic body also identified cases involving properties that had initially received building-plan approval through self-certification under the Online Building Plan Approval System, but were subsequently modified in violation of regulations. These included illegal subdivision of plots, conversion of residential premises for commercial use and additional construction beyond approved plans.
Other violations included failure to comply with prescribed setback and parking requirements, absence of mandatory clearances and occupation or use of buildings without the required approvals.
MCG officials said enforcement activity would continue throughout the month, with teams expected to inspect different parts of Gurugram and take action against unauthorised construction and encroachments in accordance with the law.
