DTCP Takes Action Against Illegal Encroachments in Gurgaon
The Department of Town and Country Planning in Gurgaon has taken a firm stand against illegal encroachments. Officials issued a show-cause notice to the Resident Welfare Association of Mayfield Garden's N Block. They also served notice to a private entity. The action targets alleged encroachment on a 1.25-acre site in Sector 51. This land was specifically earmarked for a public dispensary.
Illegal Constructions Found During Inspection
Enforcement officials conducted a site inspection recently. They discovered unauthorized shops, houses, and labor hutments on the reserved land. Locals commonly refer to this area as Kamla Market. These structures were built illegally on land reserved in the approved layout plan of the licensed colony.
The notice cites Section 10(2) of the relevant Act. It states the land forms part of Mayfield Garden. This colony was developed under multiple licenses granted between 1994 and 2009. The encroachments violate the sanctioned statutory layout plan for the area.
Violations of Haryana Development Act
Officials confirmed the encroachments contravene the Haryana Development and Regulation of Urban Areas Act, 1975. Section 3B of this Act is particularly relevant. It prohibits any erection or re-erection of buildings in a licensed colony. Such construction must strictly conform to approved plans and license conditions.
The illegal structures not only flout the approved layout. They also deprive local residents of essential public amenities planned for Sector 51. The public dispensary was a key part of the original development plan for the community.
DTCP's Directives and Potential Consequences
The show-cause notice directs the RWA and the private party to take specific actions. They must remove all encroachments from the site immediately. The parties are also required to submit all relevant documents. They need to explain why legal action should not be initiated against them.
Potential legal actions include demolition of unauthorized structures. Authorities could also register an FIR against the responsible parties. The notice demands a written explanation from the recipients. They must provide copies of approved layout or building plans. Any permissions obtained from competent authorities must also be submitted.
The RWA and the private entity must appear before the enforcement authority. They need to present themselves at the HSVP complex in Sector 14. This appearance must occur within seven days of receiving the notice.
Residents Voice Concerns Over Healthcare Facilities
Local residents expressed deep concern about the situation. They highlighted the loss of the dispensary site. Many stated that Sector 51 lacks adequate primary healthcare facilities. The planned dispensary would have addressed this critical need.
One resident shared their perspective on the matter. They said, "The dispensary was part of the original plan for our sector. We have been waiting for this facility for years. We hope the authorities act firmly now. They must restore the land for its intended public purpose."
Possible Outcomes for Non-Compliance
Failure to provide a satisfactory response could lead to serious consequences. The DTCP may implement coercive measures against the parties. These measures could include demolition of all unauthorized structures. Authorities would then restore the site according to the approved plan. Registration of an FIR remains a distinct possibility as well.
The situation underscores ongoing challenges in urban development. It highlights the importance of adhering to approved layout plans. The case also demonstrates authorities' commitment to protecting public amenity spaces in growing urban areas like Gurgaon.
