Gaurav Kohli vs State of Haryana - Unauthorized Constructions
Unauthorized Construction - Unauthorized or illegal construction commercial use of residential property contrary to the norms, rules and regulations cannot be protected. But the determination of such fact ought to be made by the authorities affording due opportunity to the owners and occupiers-The opportunity of hearing is a sine qua non for fair administration of justice- Court should not adjudicate the rights of any parties unheard. (Para 9)
Case Info
Key Details
- Case name: Gaurav Kohli & Ors. v. State of Haryana & Ors.
- Neutral citation: Not provided on the page.
- Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice J.K. Maheshwari; Hon’ble Mr. Justice Vijay Bishnoi.
- Judgment date: 28 October 2025.
Statutes / laws referred
- Haryana Development and Regulation of Urban Areas Act, 1975 (HDRUA Act), specifically Section 15 (bar of civil court jurisdiction mentioned).
- References to regulatory norms: Floor Area Ratio (FAR) violations; non-compoundable building/use violations in Gurugram residential areas used commercially.
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