The Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) on Saturday carried out a demolition drive in village Rithoj, in which Dhaba, building material shop, office and under-construction structures were demolished amid resistance from villagers.

DTCP officials said that around 500 villages gathered at the spot and opposed the demolition drive they even tried to attack the team and blocked the way. RS Bhath, district town planner (enforcement), said that the colony was being developed in violation of rules, without necessary permissions from the competent authority.

“We carried out demolition drive despite the villager's resistance. The department will soon recommend FIR against those who were involved in disputing government work. Notices were also issued to plot owners earlier as well.

We have repeatedly issued them warnings that this was an illegal colony and no construction would be allowed but it was found that construction was going on, following which a decision to demolish the illegal structures was taken,” Bhath said. Three earthmoving machines were pressed into service to demolish an illegal construction.

“Several under-construction properties were also demolished and work being carried out by the plot owners was stopped. The enforcement team was supported by a large contingent of the Gurugram police,” Bhath said.

A major demolition drive was also conducted by the DTCP team on Friday in sector 93 and sector. During the drive, 3 colonies covering 10 acres were demolished.