MCG tightens enforcement on illegal waste dumping along Ggm-F’bad Road

MCG commissioner Pradeep Dahiya said that special enforcement teams will be deployed for monitoring and immediate action will be taken against offenders.

Published on: Dec 27, 2025, 04:16:19 IST

By Leena Dhankhar

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The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) on Friday ordered round-the-clock surveillance and strict enforcement to curb illegal dumping of construction and demolition (C&D) waste and garbage along the Gurugram–Faridabad Road, said officials.

A MCG team picking up construction and demolition waste from the Gurugram-Faridabad Road near Khushboo Chowk, earlier in September. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

During a high-level meeting, MCG commissioner Pradeep Dahiya issued directions that no illegal dumping of waste or debris will be tolerated on the key arterial road. Special enforcement teams will be deployed for monitoring and immediate action will be taken against offenders.

Officials said vehicles found dumping garbage or C&D waste illegally will be impounded and not released, and hefty fines will be imposed. “Illegal dumping not only damages the city’s appearance but also poses serious environmental and traffic hazards. Strict enforcement is the only way forward,” said Dahiya.

MCG will establish 20 C&D waste collection centres across Gurugram. Dahiya directed officials to encourage residents, builders and contractors to dispose of construction debris only at designated centres instead of dumping it on roadsides or open land.

“These collection centres will ensure scientific handling of C&D waste and help keep major roads and public spaces free of debris,” an official said.

Dahiya also ordered strict checks on garbage transportation from secondary collection points to the Bandhwari landfill. He instructed that all waste-carrying vehicles must be properly covered and not overloaded.

Senior sanitation inspectors have been tasked with ensuring compliance, and any vehicle found violating norms will face immediate penal action, said officials.

Dahiya ordered anti-encroachment drives across roads, footpaths, metro stations and bus queue shelters. Large-scale drives, led by joint commissioners, will be launched next week to clear public land and ensure pedestrian safety.

According to officials, during the meeting, three teams of assistant sanitation inspectors issued 74 challans to shopkeepers and individuals and collected ₹46,000 in fines for violations related to cleanliness and waste dumping.

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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