Haryana to Demolish Illegal Floors | 30 May 2024

Why in News?

Recently, the Haryana government’s department of town and country planning (DTCP) has issued directions stating that illegally built fourth floors of houses constructed on residential plots may be demolished and their occupancy certificates cancelled.

Key Points

• In February 2023, the Haryana government suspended approval for new 'stilt plus four floors' building plans for residential plots, including pending applications.
  • The government has not yet decided whether to allow such buildings across the state.
• The DTCP officials clarified that occupation certificates of those residential buildings, where a fourth floor was built but necessary formalities had not been completed by February 23, 2023, will remain suspended till further directions from the Haryana government on the policy.