Gurgaon Stilt Plus Four Policy: High Court Stays New Construction and Approvals Until April 8

The Punjab and Haryana High Court issued an interim order on Thursday, April 2, 2026, staying the Haryana government’s policy that allowed stilt-plus-four (S+4) constructions on residential plots in Gurugram. This decision brings a temporary halt to the state’s July 2, 2024 notification which had increased the number of permissible floors. The court has explicitly restrained authorities from granting any further approvals or occupancy certificates for such buildings until the next hearing scheduled for April 8, 2026.

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Key Highlights of the High Court Stay Order

The bench consisting of Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sanjiv Berry passed the order after observing that the state government appeared to prioritize revenue over public safety. The court highlighted that the government had ignored recommendations for an infrastructure capacity audit before implementing the policy. A court-ordered inspection in January 2026 revealed that many internal roads in sectors like DLF Phase-I were significantly narrower than the required 10 meters, posing risks for emergency services.

• Immediate Stay: No new S+4 construction approvals or occupancy certificates allowed.
• Next Hearing: The case is set for further arguments on April 8, 2026.
• Policy Context: The order stays the July 2, 2024 notification that permitted these constructions on payment of high fees.
• Infrastructure Concerns: The court noted the lack of audit regarding sewage, water, and road capacity.

Impact on Gurgaon Residents and Infrastructure

Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) across Gurgaon have welcomed the court’s intervention, citing the immense pressure on existing civic amenities. Representatives from Sector 21 and Sector 23A noted that the S+4 policy led to commercial misuse of residential plots and severe parking crises. While the 2026 Building Code had set technical criteria like 10-meter road widths and neighbor consent, physical inspections found that actual road conditions were often inadequate for such high-density housing.