Over 1,000 Homes in Gurgaon Violate Stilt Parking Rules, DLF Phases Lead Violations
More than 1,137 houses across 19 Gurgaon colonies have flouted stilt parking norms, with DLF-2 recording 453 violations. The Punjab and Haryana High Court will hear the matter on May 12, 2026.
Department of Town and Country Planning enforcement has identified irregularities in 1,137 houses across 19 licensed colonies in Gurgaon, with DLF phases topping the violation list.
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Gurgaon: A major enforcement drive has revealed widespread violations of stilt parking norms in upscale residential colonies, with more than 1,137 houses found flouting regulations across 19 licensed colonies in the city.
According to data accessed by TOI, the Department of Town and Country Planning (enforcement) has served show-cause notices to 968 property owners, while 18 buildings have already been sealed for violating sanctioned building plans. The matter is scheduled to be heard by the Punjab and Haryana High Court on May 12, 2026, where a detailed compliance report is expected to be submitted.
DLF-2 recorded the highest number of violations with 453 houses found violating stilt parking norms. This was followed by DLF-3 with 188 cases, DLF-1 with 169 violations, and Sushant Lok-2 with 122 cases.
Other colonies with significant violations include DLF-4 (61), DLF-5 (53), Sushant Lok-3 (37), Sushant Lok-1 (24), and Palam Vihar (12).
Inspections revealed that stilt areas specifically designated for parking had been illegally converted into rooms, offices, and commercial establishments. Several instances of guest houses, PG accommodations, and showrooms allegedly operating from these spaces were also discovered. Some buildings had reception counters and enclosed lobby areas constructed within parking zones.
Officials stated that misuse of stilt areas has worsened parking shortages and traffic congestion inside residential colonies, forcing vehicles to be parked on internal roads due to lack of designated parking within buildings.
The issue gained significance after the Punjab and Haryana High Court stayed further stilt-plus-four-floor construction in the city while hearing petitions challenging the policy. Petitioners argued that the city’s civic infrastructure, including roads, water supply, sewerage systems, and electricity networks, was never designed to handle the sharp rise in housing density under the current policy.
The High Court had directed the Haryana government and DTPE to file a status report on illegal construction in stilt parking areas and action taken against encroachments on roads and public land.
Responses submitted by property owners to the notices are currently under review, with officials indicating that further enforcement actions, including additional sealing drives and legal proceedings, may follow in the coming weeks.
Residents’ welfare associations in several affected colonies have raised concerns over growing commercialization of residential neighborhoods through unauthorized use of stilt areas. Residents alleged that conversion of parking spaces into guest houses and PG facilities has increased visitors’ vehicles, roadside parking, and congestion on narrow internal roads, particularly during peak hours. In some areas, encroachments and haphazard parking have also disrupted movement of emergency vehicles.
