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Gurugram Fines Exceed ₹2.6 Crore for Sanitation Violations
8 Oct
Summary
- Over 13,000 challans issued since January for environmental rule breaches.
- Plastic use violations incurred nearly ₹60 lakh in fines.
- Construction waste dumping resulted in the highest penalty collection.
Since January, the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has collected over ₹2.61 crore in fines, issuing 13,179 challans for violations of sanitation and environmental norms. The enforcement drive targeted numerous offenses, including illegal dumping of construction waste, littering, and waste burning.
The largest portion of fines, totaling ₹91.85 lakh, was collected from violations related to construction and demolition (C&D) waste. Fines for the use of banned plastic amounted to ₹59.82 lakh from 8,231 challans. Additional penalties were imposed for littering, dust pollution, and improper transportation of construction materials.
MCG Commissioner Pradeep Dahiya emphasized that the corporation prioritizes Gurugram's cleanliness and orderly development. Enforcement actions will persist, focusing on C&D waste, polythene usage, open dumping, waste burning, and dust pollution to foster responsible behavior among residents and establishments.
