MCG issues 4.9K fines, collects ₹1 cr in sanitation crackdown since 2025

Civic teams penalise littering, dumping and burning; inspections intensify across markets, sites and colonies under Swachh Gurugram drive.

Published on: Apr 14, 2026, 06:55:20 IST

By Leena Dhankhar

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The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has issued 4,933 challans and recovered over ₹1.01 crore in fines during 2025 and 2026 so far as part of an intensified crackdown on sanitation violations, officials said on Monday.

Penalties target C&D waste, littering and open burning; authorities push use of proper disposal systems and dustbins in markets (HT Archive)

The action is aimed at curbing littering, illegal dumping and other violations, with the civic body stepping up surveillance across the city under its Swachh Gurugram campaign.

According to official data, 3,980 challans were issued in 2025, generating ₹87.34 lakh in revenue. In 2026 so far, 953 challans have been issued, with ₹14.08 lakh collected. Officials said the figures reflect sustained monitoring and a zero-tolerance approach.

Civic officials said penalties are being imposed for dumping garbage in public places, improper disposal of construction and demolition waste, and open burning. Enforcement teams have been conducting regular inspections across residential areas, markets and construction sites.

“The focus is on creating awareness along with enforcement. Continuous monitoring is being carried out to ensure that residents and commercial establishments follow the rules,” an official said.

Municipal Commissioner Pradeep Dahiya said maintaining cleanliness is a shared responsibility. “The corporation will continue strict action against violators, but citizens’ participation is crucial to achieving the goal of a clean Gurugram,” he said.

He urged residents to use designated disposal systems and asked shopkeepers to install dustbins. “Throwing garbage in open spaces not only affects cleanliness but also harms public health,” he added.

Officials said enforcement will continue, though compliance remains a challenge.

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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