In a major relief for homebuyers struggling with access to sectoral roads, Haryana’s Industries and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh on Saturday announced that the state Government will soon amend its policy on 24 and 30-metre-wide roads to check irregularities by builders.
Chairing a meeting in Gurugram with officials of the Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP), the Chief Town Planner (CTP) and the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA), the minister said many developers mislead buyers during the pre-booking stage by showcasing wide roads in their layout plans. However, these roads often lie on land not owned by the developer and are later blocked, leaving residents without proper access.
“These closures not only obstruct movement but also affect key infrastructure of societies such as STP water, drainage connectivity and other critical services. The Government will not allow citizens to suffer due to such practices,” Singh asserted.
The minister directed the Town and Country Planning Department not to issue Occupancy Certificates (OC) unless developers construct the 24 or 30-metre-wide roads promised in their project plans. “If such roads are not built, the OC must not be issued,” he said.
Officials at the meeting noted that a permanent solution would require policy-level changes. In response, Singh asked them to prepare a detailed report with recommendations for approval at the earliest.
He stressed that rights over roads and other public amenities should be clearly defined at the project approval stage itself. “Curbing arbitrary practices of builders is essential. No homebuyer should feel cheated. Builders must fulfill their commitments, or else strict action will be taken,” he said, adding that the Government’s priority is to protect the interests of citizens and promote transparency.
The “Haryana 24 or 30-metre-wide road policy” regulates the construction of sectoral plan roads that connect licensed colonies and carry essential utilities such as water supply, sewerage and power lines. By standardizing such roads, the policy seeks to ensure seamless connectivity and sustainable urban development across the state.