Former Haryana minister Randeep Singh Surjewala sharply criticized the Haryana government's stilt-plus-four-floors policy after the Punjab and Haryana High Court issued a stay on April 2. The court's division bench, led by Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sanjiv Berry, expressed concerns about public safety being compromised for revenue generation. Surjewala labeled the situation as a 'Herculean urban tragedy', accusing the government of neglecting basic infrastructure and succumbing to pressures from property dealers and the real estate mafia. He highlighted the deteriorating conditions in cities like Gurugram, Faridabad, and Panchkula, where residents face issues such as overflowing sewage, broken roads, and unsafe drinking water. Surjewala urged the government to implement a comprehensive urban planning framework, including capacity assessments, improved sewage and water systems, and sustainable practices like rainwater harvesting and solar energy adoption.