Panchkula Surveys 42 Villages to Identify Illegal Construction and Building Violations
Panchkula, Haryana | September 19, 2026: Property owners across 42 villages in Panchkula municipal limits could face scrutiny as the municipal corporation has launched an extensive survey to identify buildings constructed without required approvals, NOCs or sanctioned building plans.
The civic body plans to compile a list of non-compliant properties and issue notices requiring owners to either remove unauthorised construction or take steps to regularise it where permitted. Properties that fail to comply could face sealing or demolition action.
Why Panchkula Has Started the Survey
The municipal corporation has formed specialised teams to inspect buildings across all 42 villages under its jurisdiction.
Officials are looking for structures that do not match approved building plans or were constructed without the necessary permissions.
According to the civic body, violations are particularly widespread in rural areas, although unauthorised construction has also been identified in urban sectors.
Multi-Storey Construction and Encroachment Under Scanner
Officials have identified cases where residential buildings originally constructed with two floors were allegedly expanded to as many as five floors without approval.
The survey will also identify properties where owners have allegedly encroached upon municipal land.
Once the exercise is completed, the civic body plans to prepare a consolidated list of properties found to be non-compliant.
Property Owners Could Face Notices and Enforcement
Owners found violating building rules will be issued notices.
Depending on the nature of the violation and applicable rules, owners may be required to:
- Remove unauthorised construction
- Obtain required NOCs
- Seek regularisation where legally permitted
- Comply with the conditions specified by the civic body
Failure to comply within the prescribed notice period could result in sealing or demolition.
For property owners, this makes it important to verify whether existing construction matches sanctioned plans and whether required permissions are in place.
Building Violations Can Also Affect Property Tax
The municipal corporation has linked the survey not only to enforcement but also to property-tax assessment.
Municipal Commissioner Vinay Kumar said accurate information about the size and use of buildings is necessary to calculate property tax correctly.
The issue becomes more significant when the actual number of occupants is substantially higher than what the original building configuration was designed for.
According to the civic body, such changes can also increase demand on sewerage, water supply, sanitation, parks and other public infrastructure.
Recent Sealing Drive Shows Enforcement Is Already Underway
The survey follows recent enforcement activity by the municipal corporation.
Last week, officials sealed six commercial buildings that were operating without approved building plans.
The wider survey could therefore expand scrutiny beyond individual enforcement cases and create a more systematic database of building violations across the municipal area.
Why Homeowners and Buyers Should Pay Attention
For existing owners, unauthorised additions can create regulatory and financial risks if the construction does not comply with applicable rules.
For prospective buyers, the exercise makes verification of a property's sanctioned plan, construction status and relevant approvals particularly important.
A property that appears to have additional floors or extensions should not be evaluated solely on its built-up area. Buyers should also check whether those additions are legally approved.
Enforcement Could Face Local Pressure
The civic body's enforcement drive may also face resistance at the local level.
Officials said that after the recent sealing action, an affected building owner approached the Mayor and local councillor seeking intervention for removal of the seal.
The development indicates that enforcement may involve administrative and local-level challenges even after violations are identified.
What Happens Next
Panchkula Municipal Corporation will continue surveying the 42 villages and prepare a consolidated record of properties found to be in violation.
Owners receiving notices will need to respond within the specified period and take the required corrective action.
The civic body's stated objective is to bring development within municipal limits in line with approved plans and statutory requirements while ensuring that civic infrastructure is planned according to actual construction and population levels.