MCG warns Gurugram property owners of action over illegal land-use, building

MCG flagged missing approvals, plot subdivision, commercial conversions, parking violations and encroachments on roads, green belts and public spaces.

Published on: Aug 10, 2026, 08:21:02 IST

By Leena Dhankhar

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The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has warned property owners of stringent action against illegal change of land use, unauthorised construction, encroachments and occupation of public land, with enforcement costs to be recovered from violators.

The civic body said violators may have to obtain fire and pollution NOCs and bear the cost of removing unauthorised structures and encroachments. (HT Archive)

The public notice, issued on Saturday by MCG commissioner Pradeep Dahiya, directs plot and building owners to ensure compliance with applicable land-use norms, building by-laws and statutory requirements. The corporation said action would be initiated after following due legal procedure.

“The MCG will take stringent action against unauthorised construction, illegal change of land use, encroachments and occupation of public land. Property owners must ensure that their buildings and premises comply with the applicable norms and have all requisite approvals and No Objection Certificates (NOCs),” Dahiya said.

The notice was issued in pursuance of directions of the Supreme Court in SLP (C) No. 8044/2025, Loganathan v. State of Tamil Nadu, concerning effective action against violations of statutory provisions, unauthorised constructions and change of land use.

The MCG said properties within its jurisdiction cannot be used for purposes other than those permitted under applicable land-use provisions without prior approval from the competent authority. It also said no person can erect or re-erect a building without the required permission under the Haryana Municipal Corporation Act, 1994, and Haryana Building Code-2017.

The corporation said surveys found unauthorised buildings where owners allegedly lacked conversion or change-of-land-use permissions, approved building plans, occupation certification and mandatory NOCs, including those from the fire department and Haryana State Pollution Control Board.

It also flagged properties where owners had obtained building-plan approval online but subsequently subdivided plots or converted land for commercial use, as well as violations involving statutory setbacks and parking.

The notice also listed unauthorised ramps over public roads and streets and temporary or semi-permanent structures such as tin sheds, khokhas, kiosks and dhabas on green belts, roadsides and other public spaces. Street-vendor encroachments at busy markets and along major roads were also flagged for obstructing vehicular and pedestrian movement and contributing to waterlogging.

The MCG said violators would be directed to bring properties into conformity, obtain requisite NOCs, and face legal proceedings if they failed to comply. Costs of removing violations would be recovered from them.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Leena Dhankhar
Leena Dhankhar is Senior Editor and Bureau Chief, Gurugram, at Hindustan Times, where she has spent over 17 years chronicling the transformation of one of India's fastest-growing urban regions. From starting her career as a crime reporter to leading the Gurugram bureau, her journalism has been defined by investigative reporting, in-depth storytelling and an unwavering focus on public interest. Over nearly two decades, she has reported extensively across crime, politics, civic governance, elections, real estate, environment, courts, sports, education and entertainment, covering Gurugram, Faridabad, Nuh and Palwal. Her reporting has exposed several major scams and systemic failures, including insurance frauds, waste management irregularities, illegal arms manufacturing units in Nuh, illegal mining in the Aravallis, organised crime networks and governance lapses affecting millions of residents. Known for her investigative work and exclusive stories, Leena has reported on high-impact national issues, including the Nicaragua charter flight carrying Indian migrants that was turned back amid allegations of human trafficking, exposing the growing network of illegal immigration rackets. Her work has also focused on gang wars, prison administration, juvenile crime, women and child protection systems, the functioning of the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee, and environmental challenges such as pollution, waterlogging and deteriorating civic infrastructure. Beyond hard news, Leena has extensively documented Haryana's rich heritage, forests and wildlife, bringing attention to the state's historical landmarks, biodiversity, conservation efforts and ecological challenges through immersive reportage and feature writing. Her journalism has consistently gone beyond breaking news. She has documented Gurugram's rapid urbanisation through long-form narratives and enterprise reporting on issues ranging from pothole-ridden roads, flooding and waste management to the changing social fabric of India's Millennium City. She also writes widely read feature columns, including The Outsider, Changemaker, and Concern for Gurugram, profiling people, places and ideas shaping the city's identity. Leena is the author of Gurugram School Murder, published by Juggernaut Books, a deeply reported account of one of India's most high-profile school murder investigations. She is currently working on her second book, an investigative work exploring some of India's most significant scams and fraud investigations. Beyond print journalism, she has expanded her storytelling through public speaking and digital media. She is a TEDx speaker and has produced podcasts exploring Gurugram's transformation, civic challenges and untold stories. Her work reflects a commitment to narrative journalism that combines rigorous reporting with compelling storytelling. A law graduate with an MBA in Human Resources, Leena brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her reporting, particularly on governance, public policy and legal affairs. She has travelled extensively across India to pursue investigative assignments, often reporting from remote locations and conflict-prone areas in search of stories that matter.Read More

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