The Gurugram civic body discovered six illegal colonies occupying about 700 acres of disputed panchayat land in Behrampur. These colonies had been developed on plots sold at Rs 50,000-80,000 per square yard, with significant portions already having road networks and active construction. Some of the land was being leveled for future development.
The area in question was originally owned by the village panchayat but had been transferred to private individuals under questionable circumstances. This land is now embroiled in a legal dispute, complicating efforts to resolve the issue. According to Nodal Officer RS Batth, signboards will soon be placed marking the site as illegal, and the development will be halted with demolition actions planned for the coming weeks. Batth emphasized that a crackdown on such illegal activities would include submitting a detailed report to the deputy commissioner and various government departments within a week. The aim is to prevent further transactions and the approval of utilities, such as electricity connections or borewells, in these disputed areas. Preliminary investigations revealed that the plots were being sold through general power of attorney (GPA) agreements, which lacked proper legal clearances. The transactions were often linked to property dealers in the Maruti Kunj area and other parts of Delhi. Despite previous demolitions and legal actions, illegal development in Behrampur continues to thrive, driven by rising land prices. Officials are urging prospective buyers to carefully verify the legal status of any property before making investments, as such fraudulent practices remain a significant concern in the region.
