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The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) carried out enforcement drives in Gurugram's Sector 85 and Sector 49, targeting unauthorised obstructions on public roads. Gates and a guard room put up by a developer in Sector 85 were demolished for blocking access, while in Sector 49, a resident association was found to have converted part of a road into a park. Officials stressed that public thoroughfares must remain free from encroachment.
The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) undertook a significant enforcement action in Gurugram's Sector 85, where a developer had erected unauthorised gates across a public road and constructed a guard room directly on the carriageway. These obstructions caused inconvenience to commuters and raised safety concerns for emergency access. Residents had repeatedly raised objections, prompting the planning authority to intervene. Officials noted that such barriers, particularly when installed on sector roads of designated width, breach planning rules and obstruct free public movement. Advertisement
During the drive, the enforcement team removed both the guard room and the gates, reiterating that no entity is allowed to restrict access to public infrastructure. The DTCP also pointed out that the placement of private security guards and marshals at such gates further complicated access for visitors and essential services, and that developers cannot assume authority over public land.
In another case, the enforcement wing acted in Sector 49's Uppal Southend, where the local Resident Welfare Association had encroached upon part of an internal road by converting it into a park. The association had fenced off and walled the area, effectively narrowing the carriageway and creating traffic bottlenecks. After carrying out demarcation, the DTCP team dismantled the wall and restored the land for public use.
These actions are part of an ongoing campaign to address unauthorised encroachments across New Gurugram. The department has clarified that planned roads, parks, and public spaces are meant to serve all citizens, and private parties cannot alter or restrict them without official sanction. Officials emphasised that vigilance and swift enforcement are necessary to maintain smooth traffic circulation, ensure accessibility for emergency services, and preserve the integrity of urban development plans.
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