DTCP survey identifies 12 illegal banquet halls, to face demolition

Gurugram: The department of town and country planning (DTCP) has identified 12 illegal banquet halls, operating without permission, officials said on Wednesday

Published on: Apr 16, 2026, 04:16:04 IST

By Abhishek Behl

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Gurugram: The department of town and country planning (DTCP) has identified 12 illegal banquet halls, operating without permission, officials said on Wednesday.

DTCP officials said that these halls are located in villages of Lohaka, Pahari, Gadaipur, Kherla, Hussainka, Khalilpur, Abheypur, Nanukalan, two in Mahenderwara, and two in Jatola.

According to DTCP officials, the department will issue show cause notices to the owners of these properties, and if the reply is not found satisfactory then these structures will be demolished.

“Following directions of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, a team carried out a survey in the last ten days in the area under its jurisdiction and found 12 banquet halls are operating illegally. We will issue show cause notices to the owners and if the replies are not found satisfactory then these properties will be demolished,” Amit Madholia, district town planner, enforcement told HT.

DTCP officials said that these halls are located in villages of Lohaka, Pahari, Gadaipur, Kherla, Hussainka, Khalilpur, Abheypur, Nanukalan, two in Mahenderwara, and two in Jatola.

“Most of these banquet halls are located in rural areas adjoining the city. One more illegal banquet hall was earlier identified and demolished in Sidhrawali village in September last year. The survey is ongoing and action will be taken against violators,” said Madholia.

Officials said a banquet hall can be operated only after getting permission from the competent authority such as DTCP or the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) with regard to change of land use (CLU) permission, fire safety clearance, health, trade licenses, police and entertainment permits. According to DTCP policy, the banquet halls must be built on a minimum land area of two to five acres and must have proper parking space.

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Abhishek Behl
Abhishek Behl is a Special Correspondent with Hindustan Times, Gurugram bureau. With over a decade of experience in journalism, he reports on Gurugram's rapid urban transformation, covering the city's changing infrastructure, governance, and planning landscape. His reporting spans major civic agencies, such as the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA), Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP), Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP), and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). Behl has reported on key urban development issues such as RRTS projects, metro expansion, road and highway projects, water supply, drainage, mobility, environmental concerns, land use planning, affordable housing, and the city's real estate sector. He closely tracks policy decisions, infrastructure implementation, and their impact on the city and its residents. He also covers regulatory action against illegal constructions, urban flooding, traffic management, and initiatives aimed at improving civic services and sustainable development. Behl has also written on political developments in south Haryana, focusing on elections and governance. His journalism is driven by fact-based reporting, ground-level coverage, and an understanding of the social and economic dynamics of Gurugram. Apart from work he is a cyclist and a cricketer and a resident of Palam Vihar since 2010.Read More

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