Curation Team
GURUGRAM: MCG on Wednesday razed a commercial building that belongs to Congress functionary Rajesh Yadav and his brother in Sector 68.
The demolition drive, led by the district town planner and duty magistrate, turned tense after a heated confrontation broke out between Yadav and the enforcement team. According to DTP RS Batth, the building was constructed on a 1,000 square yard land without mandatory approvals and was being used for commercial purposes. Batth said a furniture showroom, offices and many other shops were operating from the building.
As an earthmover began dismantling the structure, Rajesh Yadav objected to the action alleging that the MCG team was acting under “instructions from a cabinet minister” and that he was not given sufficient time to vacate. “They served me a notice on Monday evening and promised two days’ time. But the very next morning, they arrived with bulldozers,” Yadav said. Videos from the scene showed the Congress leader being verbally aggressive towards the team, claiming that the DTP had been hired to demolish the building. Police escorted Yadav to the station after he allegedly disrupted proceedings. He later apologised and was released after giving an undertaking.
Refuting all allegations, DTP said, “This is a lawful demolition under MCG orders. I am a duty magistrate, not a mafia. We have demolished over 1,500 illegal buildings so far. Anyone obstructing official work will face strict legal action.” Yadav, however, maintained that the action was politically motivated and accused officials of targeting him selectively. “No action is taken against builders who have constructed illegal complexes worth crores,” he said. The corporation said it will continue its crackdown against unauthorised constructions across Gurgaon, particularly in new sectors and developing zones.
