Gurgaon OC Scandal Intensifies with Fresh Violations Uncovered
A joint team from the CM Flying Squad and the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) conducted inspections in Gurgaon's Sector 70A on Thursday, revealing widespread irregularities in the issuance of occupation certificates (OCs). This development follows a recent ground report that exposed how incomplete buildings were being granted OCs in the city.
Inspection Uncovers Alarming Discrepancies
During the exercise, approximately 22 buildings were inspected, with at least 14 found to be incomplete. In several cases, basic plaster work was not carried out, and only the brick framework of the structures was visible. Despite this, these buildings had already been issued OCs, indicating serious lapses in compliance and verification processes.
Officials described the discrepancies as "serious and systemic", pointing towards misuse of the self-certification policy. Under this policy, architects are authorized to certify building completion, while the department verifies only a fraction of cases. Teams documented each site in detail, cross-checking construction status with submitted completion certificates and approved plans.
Probe Expands to Address Systemic Issues
The case dates back to complaints regarding the misuse of self-certification. The CM Flying Squad had previously sought a list of around 1,500 OCs issued between July 2025 and March 2026, which are now being examined in phases. The inspection drive covered notable projects such as BPTP Astaire Gardens, Imperial, and Green Oaks in Sector 70A, focusing on stilt-plus-four structures that were granted OCs.
Preliminary findings indicate blatant violations of norms, with OCs issued even before construction was completed. "This is a direct violation of rules and compromises safety. A detailed investigation is underway and a report will be submitted to senior authorities," said an official from the CM Flying Squad.
Accountability and Future Actions
A list of architects involved in issuing OCs to these incomplete buildings has been prepared, and strict action, including blacklisting and suspension of licences, is being considered. Town planner Praveen Chauhan emphasized that the department is taking the matter seriously. "The violations found during inspections are grave. A list of concerned architects has been prepared and departmental action is being initiated. Monitoring will be strengthened to prevent such lapses in future," he stated.
The latest findings add to a growing list of violations detected across licensed colonies in Gurgaon. Earlier inspections in areas such as South City-1, South City-2, Ansal Esencia, and Sector 61 revealed similar patterns, where buildings lacking basic structural and safety features were declared complete on paper.
Officials noted that the current probe is still in its initial stages and will be expanded to other licensed colonies in a phased manner. The focus remains on ensuring accountability in OC issuance and tightening oversight mechanisms to prevent further violations. With each round of inspections uncovering fresh issues, the OC scandal appears deeper than initially suspected, highlighting systemic gaps in Gurgaon's urban planning and enforcement framework.
