Gurgaon: The department of town and country planning (DTCP) on Tuesday removed encroachments outside more than 50 houses in several lanes of Sushant Lok’s C Block. Large ramps, fencing and other structures built on road land outside residential properties were removed during the action.A team, led by assistant town planner Divya Dahiya, carried out the drive with the help of earthmoving machinery. The enforcement followed complaints from residents as well as a grievance filed on CM Window by Sushant Lok RWA president Deepak Verma. Residents had complained that several property owners had extended ramps, fencing and other structures into the road’s right of way (right of passage or access).Residents said such encroachments not only reduced the effective width of internal roads but also contributed to waterlogging during the monsoon by obstructing the available road space and drainage. DTCP removed large ramps and other constructions extending into the ROW. Fencing and additional greenery occupying road land were also cleared at several locations.Meanwhile, a separate sealing and demolition drive proposed against some properties in Sushant Lok’s B Block could not be carried out on Tuesday due to non-availability of police personnel. The town planner said the action would be undertaken later this week as per the scheduled programme.Officials said enforcement teams would continue to act against encroachments on road land based on complaints and identified violations. Junior engineers Gulshan Kumar, Akash Rao and Anand, among other department officials and staff, were present.The enforcement action has also brought the focus back on the use of common spaces in licensed colonies. Residents said road margins and other public-use areas in residential neighbourhoods are meant to remain accessible for movement and civic infrastructure, but gradual extensions outside individual properties can reduce the available space. In several cases, ramps and boundary extensions had become permanent features over time, making their removal more difficult. Residents also pointed out that encroachments can complicate movement of emergency and service vehicles, particularly on narrower internal roads. Officials said property owners are required to keep the right of way free from unauthorised occupation. The department is expected to continue inspections in the area and take action against violations identified during surveys or brought to its notice through complaints.
