Gurugram, June 26 -- Nearly 500 property owners and business operators from DLF Phases I to V gathered in Gurugram on Thursday to protest the ongoing restoration and sealing drive being carried out by the Haryana department of town and country planning (DTCP), demanding a policy to regularise existing guest houses and buildings constructed beyond permissible limits. The protesters alleged that authorities were selectively targeting properties in DLF colonies even though similar building violations and commercial activities exist across several private colonies and residential sectors in the city. The gathering, at Metro Park in DLF Phase III, was attended largely by property owners and people running businesses in the area. Participants sought a joint strategy to obtain relief from the state government and demanded that violations be compounded as per existing rules rather than inviting demolition or sealing action. "These buildings did not come up overnight; these colonies have developed over more than three decades. Similar violations exist throughout the city. Why are only DLF colonies being targeted?" said property owner Narender Sahni. They urged the government to suspend the drive temporarily and allow residents to approach the state government. Amit Madholia, district town planner, enforcement said, "Action is being taken as per law and directions of the court." A senior DTCP official said, "Pamphlets are also being distributed to tenants as owners are often not informing them about the proceedings."...