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 zones in development plans across the state. including in Gurugram, Faridabad, Panchkula, Sonipat and Hisar. At present, Appendix A of development plans classifies land uses, while Appendix B specifies activities permitted in each zone. Under the proposed amendment, Appendix B will instead list prohibited activities. DTCP has also proposed deleting Appendix A from the explanatory notes of published development plans. "The proposed system aims to make it easier for landowners to obtain permissions for activities that are not prohibited in a particular zone. All normal statutory requirements will, however, continue to apply," a senior DTCP official said. Under the draft, housing, industries and IT parks will remain prohibited in commercial zones. In agricultural zones, prohibited activities include commercial colonies and red-category industries....