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No Supreme Court Relief For Gurugram Builder Floors Amid Demolition Drive
On April 27, 2026, the Supreme Court declined to stay the Gurugram demolition linked to the stilt-plus-four floors policy, directing urgent hearing before the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The High Court had stayed the policy on April 2, 2026, and authorities had begun an anti-encroachment drive in Gurugram. Demolitions and encroachment removals have been cited by officials as part of enforcing existing norms.
Why It Matters
The ruling signals a legal and policy showdown over building norms and urban infrastructure, with enforcement actions expanding in Gurugram and potential broader implications for similar policies.
Timeline
5 Events
HSVP to begin 44-sector demolition drive today
April 27, 2026
The demolition drive is part of an anti-encroachment exercise by the Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP), which is set to cover 44 sectors of Gurugram starting on April 27, 2026.
Supreme Court declines to stay Gurugram demolitions
April 27, 2026
A bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi declined to grant relief or stay the demolition in Gurugram and asked the Punjab and Haryana High Court Chief Justice to take up the matter urgently, noting the structures were unauthorised and the High Court has the power to examine the issue.
High Court stays operation of stilt-plus-four policy
April 2, 2026
The Punjab and Haryana High Court, in an interim order on April 2, stayed the operation of the Haryana government's 'stilt-plus-four floors' policy, which allows four residential floors above stilt parking, amid concerns over public infrastructure.
Anti-encroachment crackdown launched after stay
April 2026
Following the High Court stay, Haryana officials launched an anti-encroachment crackdown across urban areas, beginning with Gurugram.
Demolitions in licensed colonies reported earlier in April
April 2026
Authorities demolished encroachments including boundary walls, ramps and kiosks in licensed colonies, citing compliance with the High Court's interim order.