More than 500 property owners and landowners from DLF phases one to five, Nathupur village and several villages across Gurugram held a mahapanchayat at the mini-secretariat on Wednesday, demanding a government committee to assess ground realities and a halt to the ongoing demolition drive until a proper survey is conducted.
Participants sought revision of urban policies, citing high demand for rental housing and accommodation for labour and the workforce, which they said had led to large-scale construction over the past two decades.
“There is a need for authorities to take a humane approach. “There is a need for government to assess the existing housing infrastructure and frame a clear legal and regulatory framework that takes into account ground realities. We have met the deputy commissioner and submitted him a memorandum of demands. Sube Singh Bohra, a senior political activist, sought a separate policy for established village abadi areas.
Chaudhary Jitender Yadav, head of 12 Sirhaul DLF TOD ekta sangarsh samiti, demanded a government committee and a halt to coercive action until a solution is found. We have voted 100 per cent for this government, and the city contributes 70 per cent revenue to the state yearly and deserves justice.
In case there is no solution, we will intensify the agitation,” he said. RK Yadav, advocate and area resident, said demolition and sealing could not address the housing demand. Neighbouring states like Delhi and Rajasthan have a simple PG policy, and it could be replicated in the city,” he said. “Instead of viewing such settlements only from an enforcement and demolition perspective, the government should formulate a framework for planned redevelopment, infrastructure improvement and regulated mixed-use development,” he said. Amit Madholia, district town planner, enforcement, said the drive was being carried out as per court directions. “The action is being taken as per direction of the court,” he said.
DTCP has acted against almost 100 properties in DLF phase 3, sealing PGs, hotels and other commercial establishments, demolishing unauthorised rooms and stilt-area structures, and clearing right-of-way encroachments. Notices have also been issued to more than 600 properties in six private colonies across the city.
Officials said the next phase would cover DLF phase two.
