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The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) in Gurugram has directed the Garden Estate RWA to monitor and report all structural works after inspections revealed unauthorised alterations by residents. Officials warned that both individual homeowners and the RWA could face legal action if violations go unchecked. While some residents support strict enforcement to ensure safety and planning discipline, others argue that minor internal changes should not be penalised. Authorities said the move aims to strengthen transparency and compliance by making RWAs accountable. Clearer guidelines distinguishing serious structural breaches from internal modifications may help balance safety with resident flexibility.
The DTCP in Gurugram issued a directive to Garden Estate's RWA following repeated complaints of irregular construction and subsequent inspections that uncovered structural alterations without sanction. Officials stated that several residents had modified or expanded their properties in violation of established rules, which prohibit changes without prior approval from planning authorities. Advertisement
The RWA has now been made accountable for monitoring all structural works within the society. According to enforcement officials, the association must actively identify, prevent and report unauthorised alterations. Both the homeowners responsible and the RWA itself could face legal consequences if irregularities go unchecked.
Resident opinion on the matter remains divided. Some members of the community have supported the clampdown, noting that unchecked modifications pose risks to safety, planning discipline and the overall visual coherence of the estate. Others believe that internal changes which do not alter external façades or impact the structure's stability should not be penalised so rigidly, calling for a more flexible interpretation of the rules.
Authorities have stressed that the move seeks to uphold transparency, planning compliance and better coordination between municipal regulators and residents' bodies.
By placing monitoring responsibilities on the association, officials aim to ensure that planning standards are not compromised. However, striking the right balance between rigid enforcement and reasonable autonomy for residents remains essential. Clearer guidelines that differentiate between serious structural violations and minor internal alterations may provide a pathway for both safety and resident satisfaction, ensuring long-term compliance without unnecessary friction.
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