More than 500 residential properties in Gurugram’s HSVP sectors have come under the scanner for running illegal commercial activities, with the Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) issuing notices to violators following a fresh survey.The action comes after repeated complaints from residents and sustained reportage by The Tribune, which has consistently highlighted how unauthorised commercial operations continue to thrive in planned residential sectors, impacting civic life.According to officials, violations have been found across sectors 1 to 57 and 58 to 115, where residential houses are being used for commercial purposes in contravention of zoning norms. A recent survey conducted by HSVP covered sectors 4, 5, 7, 7 Extension, 9, 9A, 10, 10A, 12A, 14, 15, 17, 21, 22 and 23.The survey revealed that over 500 houses are being used to run paying guest (PG) accommodations, play schools, property dealer offices, clinics, beauty parlours, gyms and tuition centres. Residents have complained that these activities have led to chronic parking issues, increased congestion and rising noise levels in otherwise residential neighbourhoods.Officials said notices have been issued to property owners, seeking explanations. In cases where responses are unsatisfactory or violations continue, strict action will be initiated, including cancellation of Occupation Certificates (OC).HSVP Administrator Vaishali Singh said the authority is taking the issue seriously and has directed officials to act against illegal commercial use in residential areas. “Such violations cannot be allowed to continue unchecked as they disrupt planned urban living,” she said.Residents, however, remain sceptical about the outcome of the latest drive. Rakesh Jinsi, President of the Sector 17A RWA, said, “We hope this action is not limited to just issuing notices. Illegal commercial activities in residential properties are severely impacting the quality of life in HSVP sectors, leading to traffic chaos, parking shortages and safety concerns. Authorities must ensure strict enforcement on the ground.”This is not the first such enforcement exercise in the city. A few months ago, the enforcement wing of the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTPE) had launched a similar crackdown in licensed colonies such as Sushant Lok-2 and 3.The department had identified widespread violations, including tuition centres, beauty parlours, real estate offices, clinics, guest houses, PGs, grocery shops and yoga centres operating out of residential premises, and issued over 650 show-cause notices.Despite periodic drives, residents say the problem persists due to weak enforcement and lack of sustained monitoring, raising questions over whether the latest crackdown will bring lasting relief.