13,179 Challans Issued Since January; Fines Exceed ₹2.61 Crore
Gurugram : The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has intensified its enforcement drive against violations of sanitation and environmental regulations, issuing 13,179 challans and imposing fines amounting to ₹2,61,24,500 since January 1 this year.
The ongoing campaign aims to improve sanitation across the city, prevent littering in public places and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. The enforcement action covers violations including the use of banned plastic, illegal disposal of Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste, garbage dumping and burning, dust pollution, open defecation and urination, transportation of uncovered construction material, and other sanitation-related violations.
Maximum Action Against Banned Plastic and C&D Waste
The MCG has taken its highest number of enforcement actions against the use of banned plastic, issuing 8,231 challans and imposing fines of ₹59.82 lakh.
In cases related to C&D waste, the civic body issued 412 challans, imposing fines of ₹91.85 lakh. The action targeted individuals and agencies dumping construction and demolition material along roadsides, on vacant plots or at public places in violation of prescribed disposal mechanisms.
Meanwhile, 384 challans were issued in cases involving littering/dumping of waste and illegal connections to stormwater drains, with fines totalling ₹36.50 lakh.
Strict Action Against Dust Pollution and Construction Violations
The civic body has also stepped up enforcement against violations of dust-control regulations. A total of 99 challans were issued in such cases, attracting fines of ₹24.75 lakh.
Vehicles transporting uncovered construction material faced 208 challans, with fines amounting to ₹10.40 lakh. In addition, 11 challans were issued for violations of directions to stop construction activities, resulting in fines of ₹1.90 lakh.
Garbage Burning and Other Sanitation Violations Under Scanner
To curb the practice of burning waste in the city, the MCG issued 64 challans and imposed fines of ₹3.20 lakh.
The civic body also issued 574 challans for open defecation, attracting fines of ₹2.87 lakh, while 77 challans were issued for open urination, with fines of ₹38,500.
In cases related to the non-availability of dustbins at public places, the MCG issued 2,951 challans and imposed fines totalling ₹14.75 lakh.
The enforcement drive also covered other violations, including four challans against Bulk Waste Generators (BWGs), 22 septic/septage-related challans, 33 challans related to animal dung, 90 challans for wastage of water, 18 challans for bulk-level littering and one challan for illegal pasting of advertisements.
No Tolerance for Sanitation and Environmental Violations
MCG Commissioner Pradeep Dahiya said that keeping Gurugram clean, green and well-organised remains a priority of the civic body. Enforcement action against violations of sanitation and environmental regulations will continue.
He said that negligence in matters involving C&D waste, polythene, open dumping of garbage, waste burning and dust pollution would not be tolerated.
“The objective is not merely to impose fines, but to develop a sustained culture of responsible behaviour among citizens and institutions,” the Commissioner said.
MCG Appeals for Public Cooperation
The MCG has appealed to citizens, shopkeepers, construction agencies, Bulk Waste Generators and vehicle operators to strictly comply with sanitation and environmental regulations.
The civic body has urged stakeholders to dispose of C&D waste only through designated locations and authorised mechanisms, transport construction material in covered vehicles, avoid the use of banned plastic and refrain from dumping waste in public places.
The MCG said continued public participation and responsible waste-management practices are essential to making Gurugram cleaner, healthier and more environmentally sustainable.