Gurugram: OCs of 750 more homes in DLF areas to be revoked for flouting building code

                Gurgaon: The town and country planning department (DTCP) has heightened its clampdown on unauthorised constructions in DLF phases 1 to 5, recommending revocation of 
occupation certificates (OCs) issued to 843 more houses, which include 583 units in EWS category and 169 in general category.
The move follows previous actions where DTCP already sought OC cancellations of 1,588 houses, bringing the total number of properties under scrutiny to 2,431. The enforcement 
drive is in line with the Punjab and Haryana high court order directing authorities to take strict action against violations in planned residential areas.
"In the EWS category, violations have been noticed in 561 houses in phase 3, 22 in phase 4. In general category, the building code was flouted in 42 in phase 1, 63 in phase 2, 56 in 
phase 3, and 8 in phase 4," said district town planner (enforcement) Amit Madholia, adding that the cancellation of OCs will be confirmed by the district town planner (planning).
"Once OCs are revoked, all essential services such as water, sewer and electricity connections, will be snapped by govt agencies or the developer. DTCP has already written to DLF 
management and discom DHBVN, urging them to take necessary action," he further said.

According to Clause 4.10 of HBC 2017, all essential services are granted only after the issuance of an OC. Since the OC is set to be revoked, service disconnections will follow, an 
official said.
The crackdown left many homeowners worried. Several residents claimed they received OCs at the time of purchase of their properties, raising concerns over why approvals were 
granted in the first place if violations were found.
Pradeep Bali, assistant treasurer of DLF Qutub plaza RWA, said on Tuesday, "This is completely unfair. Owners who have been living here for the last 20 years are receiving notices. 
Many people who purchased floors were unaware of rules and regulations. They bought the floors based on OC issued by the department of town and country planning. Why didn't the 
department take any action at that time? At this point, such action will create distress among residents."
However, several residents hailed the action, stating illegal constructions led to hurdles in urban planning, including congestion and drainage problems. "Unregulated expansions have 
destroyed the infrastructure of our community. It's about time strict measures were taken," said Anita Kapoor, a DLF phase-3 resident.
Madholia confirmed that sealing and demolition drives will begin in April against properties that fail to comply with restoration orders. The authorities already issued over 4,500 show-
cause notices. According to DTCP, OCs will be restored by the authorities once illegal extensions built by owners are razed following an inspection by officials. Affected homeowners 
are now exploring legal options to challenge certificate cancellations by the town planner.

Source : Times of India