Gurugram’s DLF-3 Residents Seek Housing Policy as Demolitions Put Workforce Accommodation at Risk
Gurugram, August 20, 2026: Residents of DLF Phase 3 in Gurugram are seeking a dedicated workforce housing policy as sealing and demolition action in the locality raises concerns over accommodation for thousands of people working in and around Cyber City.
Hundreds of residents gathered at Amar Shaheed Raja Rao Tularam Park for a mahapanchayat on Wednesday, where they demanded a practical solution that balances building regulations with the city's growing housing requirements.
Why DLF-3 residents are demanding a new policy
Residents said Cyber City employs lakhs of people and a large workforce depends on rental homes, guest accommodation and other housing facilities in and around DLF-3.
They questioned where these workers would stay if existing properties are sealed or demolished without alternative accommodation being provided.
The residents urged the government to create a policy covering workforce housing, rental housing and guest accommodation in the area.
Residents seek regularisation option
The mahapanchayat also called for property owners to be given an opportunity to rectify violations wherever legally possible by paying prescribed charges.
Residents said they were not opposed to regulations and were willing to comply with the applicable rules. Some property owners have already removed portions of their buildings that allegedly violated prescribed norms.
They argued that a policy-based mechanism could help resolve violations without immediately affecting housing availability.
What the demand could mean for Gurugram’s rental market
DLF-3 is located close to Gurugram's major employment hubs, making affordable accommodation important for the city's workforce.
Large-scale sealing or demolition without a replacement housing strategy could put additional pressure on the rental market and potentially increase housing costs for workers.
For landlords, tenants and property investors, any future policy on regularisation or workforce accommodation could therefore have a direct impact on the availability and use of residential properties in the locality.
Residents want long-term solution
Residents said enforcement alone cannot address Gurugram's growing housing requirements. They want the government to consult property owners, residents, workers and other stakeholders before finalising a framework.
They also demanded that existing guest accommodation and rental housing should not be removed without considering alternative arrangements.
What happens next
The residents' campaign is expected to continue, with another gathering planned outside the Deputy Commissioner's office on August 26. Residents have said they will continue pressing the government for a workable workforce housing policy.
Grihik Angle: The issue goes beyond DLF-3. For a city driven by employment hubs like Cyber City, the availability of rental and workforce housing can directly influence rents, property demand and the sustainability of urban development.