Gurugram, Oct. 2 -- The Haryana Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has proposed a major change in land-use regulations across the state by replacing the existing list of permitted activities with a list of prohibited activities.

Under the proposed framework, instead of specifying what activities are allowed in a particular land-use zone, the regulations will identify only those that are prohibited. Activities not specifically barred could then be considered subject to other statutory approvals, officials said.

DTCP issued a public notice on Wednesday seeking objections and suggestions from residents and stakeholders within 30 days.

The proposed changes will apply to residential, commercial, agricultural and other land-use z...