Gurugram deploys special task force to combat illegal waste dumping

The notice, effective from Saturday, warns that anyone found in violation will face immediate and severe consequences.

Updated on: Aug 17, 2025, 03:34:58 IST

By Leena Dhankhar

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The municipal corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has launched a multi-pronged offensive against the illegal dumping of municipal solid waste and construction & demolition (C&D) debris, introducing stringent penalties and deploying a dedicated Sanitation Security Force (SSF) to enforce the new regulations.

MCG commissioner Pradeep Dahiya during the meeting with officials on Saturday. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)

In a public notice issued by Pradeep Dahiya, MCG commissioner on Saturday, it was highlighted that the unauthorised dumping of trash by bulk waste generators and vehicle operators is causing severe environmental degradation, public nuisance, and a violation of statutory norms.

The notice, effective from Saturday, warns that anyone found in violation will face immediate and severe consequences. Under the provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, violators are now liable for a fine of up to ₹1,00,000 per instance and a potential five-year imprisonment.

Additionally, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed that such actions will also incur environmental compensation as per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) guidelines. The notice also reminds citizens and businesses of their obligations under the Haryana Municipal Corporation Act, 1994, and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which address public nuisance and damage to the environment.

To ensure compliance, the MCG has issued a separate office order to depute a specialised Sanitation Security Force (SSF). This team, composed of experts, gunmen, clerks, and helpers, is tasked with actively monitoring the city to prevent illegal dumping by private and unauthorised vehicles.

The SSF will operate in shifts, covering all hours, from 8.00am to 4.00pm, 4.00pm to 12.00am, and 12:00am to 8:00am. “Their core responsibilities include documenting violations by capturing geo-tagged photos and videos of offending vehicles and immediately sharing this evidence on a designated WhatsApp group. The team is also mandated to coordinate with the police to ensure that all confiscated vehicles are impounded and that further legal action is initiated,” said Dahiya.

All bulk waste generators, including residential welfare associations (RWAs), hospitals, malls, schools, and business establishments, have been advised to ensure strict compliance with waste segregation and disposal rules, exclusively through authorised channels, said officials adding that vehicles involved in illegal dumping will not only be seized but also blacklisted from carrying out any future waste-handling activities within the MCG’s jurisdiction.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Leena Dhankhar
Leena Dhankhar is Senior Editor and Bureau Chief, Gurugram, at Hindustan Times, where she has spent over 17 years chronicling the transformation of one of India's fastest-growing urban regions. From starting her career as a crime reporter to leading the Gurugram bureau, her journalism has been defined by investigative reporting, in-depth storytelling and an unwavering focus on public interest. Over nearly two decades, she has reported extensively across crime, politics, civic governance, elections, real estate, environment, courts, sports, education and entertainment, covering Gurugram, Faridabad, Nuh and Palwal. Her reporting has exposed several major scams and systemic failures, including insurance frauds, waste management irregularities, illegal arms manufacturing units in Nuh, illegal mining in the Aravallis, organised crime networks and governance lapses affecting millions of residents. Known for her investigative work and exclusive stories, Leena has reported on high-impact national issues, including the Nicaragua charter flight carrying Indian migrants that was turned back amid allegations of human trafficking, exposing the growing network of illegal immigration rackets. Her work has also focused on gang wars, prison administration, juvenile crime, women and child protection systems, the functioning of the Juvenile Justice Board and Child Welfare Committee, and environmental challenges such as pollution, waterlogging and deteriorating civic infrastructure. Beyond hard news, Leena has extensively documented Haryana's rich heritage, forests and wildlife, bringing attention to the state's historical landmarks, biodiversity, conservation efforts and ecological challenges through immersive reportage and feature writing. Her journalism has consistently gone beyond breaking news. She has documented Gurugram's rapid urbanisation through long-form narratives and enterprise reporting on issues ranging from pothole-ridden roads, flooding and waste management to the changing social fabric of India's Millennium City. She also writes widely read feature columns, including The Outsider, Changemaker, and Concern for Gurugram, profiling people, places and ideas shaping the city's identity. Leena is the author of Gurugram School Murder, published by Juggernaut Books, a deeply reported account of one of India's most high-profile school murder investigations. She is currently working on her second book, an investigative work exploring some of India's most significant scams and fraud investigations. Beyond print journalism, she has expanded her storytelling through public speaking and digital media. She is a TEDx speaker and has produced podcasts exploring Gurugram's transformation, civic challenges and untold stories. Her work reflects a commitment to narrative journalism that combines rigorous reporting with compelling storytelling. A law graduate with an MBA in Human Resources, Leena brings a multidisciplinary perspective to her reporting, particularly on governance, public policy and legal affairs. She has travelled extensively across India to pursue investigative assignments, often reporting from remote locations and conflict-prone areas in search of stories that matter.Read More

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