Clarifying the sweep of its earlier restraint on the “stilt + 4 floors” policy, the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Monday held that the interim order passed on April 2 would operate only within Gurugram district.The assertion came as a Division Bench of the High Court permitted the authorities concerned to proceed against encroachments and other violations across the State in accordance with law.Related news: Stilt+4: Haryana likely to challenge High Court’s stay in Supreme CourtStilt+4 floors: Haryana orders action against unauthorised use, occupation, constructionDictating in open court, the Bench made it clear: “We would like to clarify that this interim order passed on April 2, 2026, and continue till date relates exclusively to the district of Gurugram and not to any other district.”Understanding Haryana’s Stilt+4 floor policy: What the High Court ruling meansAt the same time, the Bench asserted that the State’s broader policy decision would remain under judicial scrutiny. The court also made it clear that the interim orders were always prospective in nature.”


