Civic Bodies Clash Over Responsibility for Construction Waste in Gurugram
Dust, debris remain in 14 colonies as civic bodies spar over responsibility
Hindustan Times
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In Gurugram, Haryana, the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) and the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) are in dispute over the removal of construction and demolition (C&D) waste from 14 colonies following a recent demolition drive. Residents are frustrated by the accumulation of debris, which is affecting their neighborhoods.
- 01DTCP conducted a demolition drive in April, generating significant C&D waste.
- 02MCG refuses to take responsibility for waste removal, citing regulations.
- 03Residents are concerned about health and environmental impacts due to the waste.
- 04Some communities are taking initiative to clean up the debris themselves.
- 05The situation highlights the ongoing conflict between civic bodies in Gurugram.
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The ongoing dispute between the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) and the Department of Town and Country Planning (DTCP) has left 14 colonies in Gurugram, Haryana, littered with construction and demolition (C&D) waste. Following a demolition drive from April 18 to 22, the DTCP requested the MCG to remove the debris, asserting that the maintenance of these areas falls under MCG's jurisdiction. However, MCG officials have pushed back, stating that according to the C&D Waste Rules, 2025, the responsibility lies with the waste generator to deposit debris at designated sites. Residents have expressed frustration, noting that the waste not only detracts from their neighborhoods but also raises dust levels, posing health risks. Some residents have taken matters into their own hands, organizing clean-up efforts, while others have incurred costs for waste removal. The situation underscores the need for better coordination between civic authorities to address environmental compliance and community concerns.
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The accumulation of C&D waste is not only an eyesore but also poses health risks due to increased dust levels, affecting the quality of life for residents.
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