Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) demolished nearly 20 unauthorized temporary structures spread across seven acres of land in Sector 62. This area, valued at crores of rupees, is part of a residential zone that is designated for both residential and commercial development.
The demolition drive was led by RS Batth, the nodal officer for MCG enforcement, and supported by over 100 police personnel. The illegal structures dismantled included nurseries, temporary jhuggis, and an unauthorized borewell. The encroached land had been used for farming and scrap-related activities, which disrupted the city’s urban planning and development goals. During the operation, some locals raised objections, claiming that the land was part of a court dispute. However, MCG officials clarified that no stay order was in place on the property, and after a thorough investigation, it was confirmed that the land is mutated in MCG’s name, nullifying the encroachers’ claims.
The court matter in question involves a dispute between locals and a private company, which alleged that the land was fraudulently transferred to the panchayat. However, this did not affect MCG’s legal right to take action against encroachments on the property. In addition to the demolition, MCG officials issued a final warning to illegal occupants. They were directed to vacate any remaining constructions within 24 hours. Failure to comply would result in FIRs and further demolitions.
“We cannot tolerate illegal encroachments, as they disrupt the city’s development goals. Government land must be used to its full potential for the benefit of urban planning,” said RS Batth, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding public assets. The reclaimed land will be vital for the future development of Sector 62, promoting planned urbanization and facilitating the growth of residential and commercial infrastructure in the area. MCG has reiterated its commitment to taking strict action against illegal encroachments throughout the city, ensuring that public land is preserved for the intended development purposes.
