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The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP), Gurugram, recently demolished an unauthorized structure constructed by the Resident Welfare Association (RWA) of Emaar Palm Hills in Sector 77. The RWA had built a meeting hall in the society's open area, which violated the approved layout plan. Despite earlier notices, the association failed to act, leading to the enforcement. DTCP clarified that RWAs are not permitted to carry out construction in common or green areas, regardless of internal resolutions. The demolition received support from residents and planning experts.
Officials from the Gurugram office of the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) took action against an unauthorized structure at Emaar Palm Hills in Sector 77. The Resident Welfare Association (RWA) of the residential project had constructed a meeting hall in the open area of the complex without seeking necessary approvals. The structure was not part of the approved layout plan. Advertisement
DTCP acted after receiving a complaint through the Chief Minister's Window, a public grievance platform. The complaint mentioned that the structure was being used as a community meeting hall and was built without the department's permission. Following the complaint, the DTCP team inspected the site and confirmed the violation.
District Town Planner (Enforcement) Amit Madholia said the RWA had been previously issued notices and was asked to remove the unauthorized construction. However, the RWA did not comply with the instructions, after which the demolition was carried out using official enforcement machinery.
Madholia also clarified that any resolution passed during RWA meetings does not hold legal authority to allow construction in green or common areas. He stressed that such decisions cannot override the approved building plan, and RWAs must follow all planning regulations.
The demolished structure, built on an open plot, was reportedly intended to be used as a gathering place for senior citizens. However, DTCP maintained that the construction violated planning norms. Some residents had also raised concerns about the hall's proximity to a nearby high-speed diesel facility. As per Petroleum Rules under the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO), any construction near such facilities must follow specific safety guidelines, which were reportedly ignored.
Residents of the society expressed support for the DTCP's action, stating that strict enforcement was necessary to ensure planning laws were upheld. Planning professionals also welcomed the move and said that all RWAs must respect the boundaries set by approved layout plans.
DTCP has now warned other RWAs across Gurugram not to carry out any unauthorized construction in common or open spaces. The department stated that RWAs are only responsible for maintenance of shared infrastructure and must obtain proper approvals before initiating any kind of construction, regardless of intent.
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