Police in the Indian city of Gurugram have registered criminal cases against 73 apartment owners for allegedly hosting foreign nationals without mandatory police intimation, officials said.
The action followed a tip-off received by Kherki Daula police station on Thursday, prompting a verification drive at DLF Primus Society in Sector 82.
According to the Gurugram Police, officers inspected residency documents after receiving information that several foreign nationals were staying in private apartments without their details being formally reported. During the checks, investigators found that 73 flat owners had failed to submit Form-C, a statutory requirement whenever a foreign national stays in private accommodation, hotels or guest houses.
A report by Press Trust of India said police also found that no prior intimation had been given to the local police station regarding the stays.
First information reports (FIRs) have been lodged against all 73 owners, and an investigation is under way to determine the duration and nature of the alleged violations.
A police spokesperson said the move was driven by concerns around internal security and law and order, noting that monitoring the stay of foreign nationals is a legal obligation. Authorities reiterated that all property owners — including hotels, guest houses, homestays, paying guest operators and private landlords — must ensure timely submission of Form-C for every foreign national.
Police have also issued an advisory urging housing societies and landlords to strictly comply with the rules, warning that failure to do so can invite penal action under Indian law.
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