Boom to bust: Gurugram’s illegal PG business faces crackdown
Authorities in Gurugram have launched a massive sealing drive against unauthorized paying guest accommodations and rented units in DLF residential colonies. Thousands of professionals and families face immediate displacement as officials scrutinize more than 5,000 properties for planning violations.
The Gurugram administration has initiated a significant crackdown on the illegal paying guest (PG) industry, targeting residential properties that have been operating as commercial rental hubs. Hundreds of tenants residing in 1BHK and 1RK units were recently forced to vacate their homes with minimal notice as enforcement teams began sealing unauthorized structures.
Investigations revealed that more than 5,000 properties are currently under scrutiny for violating urban planning regulations. These buildings, originally intended for single-family residential use, had been converted into high-density rental accommodations to capitalize on the city's growing demand for affordable housing near corporate hubs.
The sudden enforcement has triggered a scramble for alternative housing, leaving many young professionals in a state of limbo. While the crackdown aims to address infrastructure pressure and zoning violations, it has highlighted the significant human cost and the lack of regulated affordable housing options within the city limits.
Reported by The Hindu.
