Gurugram: The Gurugram administration has enforced the Stable Waste Administration Guidelines, 2026, from April 1 to curb littering and unlawful dumping, with violators going through a most penalty of ₹50,000, an official stated on Friday.
The transfer comes towards the backdrop of the Nationwide Inexperienced Tribunal (NGT) 2024 order directing officers to make sure an entire prohibition on the dumping of waste at unauthorised locations to guard residents’ proper to a clear and wholesome atmosphere.
Beneath the brand new guidelines, dumping waste on roads, drains, rivers, water our bodies, wetlands, lakes, panchayat land and different public or government-owned areas has been strictly prohibited.
In accordance with the penalty construction, bulk waste turbines – together with establishments and industrial institutions – will face a tremendous of ₹25,000 for the primary violation and ₹50,000 for repeat offences. For particular person or non-bulk waste turbines, the penalty shall be ₹5,000 for the primary offence and ₹10,000 for subsequent violations.
Municipal commissioner Pradeep Dahiya stated he has authorised numerous civic officers, together with further commissioners, joint commissioners, deputy municipal commissioners, government engineers, sanitation inspectors and junior engineers, to test violators and penalise them.
The official stated the enforcement is aimed toward making certain swift motion on the bottom and deterring recurring offenders. “Strict implementation is important to deal with the rising downside of unlawful dumping and to enhance general cleanliness within the metropolis,” the official stated.
The MCG has additionally put in place a mechanism for utilising fines. The tremendous shall be deposited within the company’s account and used completely for strengthening strong waste administration and scientific disposal programs within the metropolis. In circumstances of non-payment, the quantity shall be recovered as arrears of land income, the official added.
The commissioner has additionally urged residents to cooperate and keep away from littering in public locations. “Public participation is essential for sustaining cleanliness and defending the atmosphere,” he stated.
The transfer comes amid rising considerations over unregulated dumping at a number of places throughout
The authorities are hoping for a visual on-ground influence within the coming months.
