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The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) enforcement team imposed a penalty of INR 500,000 on a builder for violating the construction ban under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage 4 in Sector 113. Despite the ongoing ban, construction continued at the site. The team halted work immediately and warned the project head to comply with the regulations. Additionally, a penalty of INR 5,000 was imposed on a motorcycle service center in Wazirabad for littering. Residents have expressed concerns that construction continues unchecked, contributing to worsening air pollution.
The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) enforcement team recently imposed a fine of INR 500,000 on a builder in Sector 113 for violating the construction ban under Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). This decision followed the discovery that construction activities were still taking place on the site despite the active restrictions. The team immediately halted the work and warned the project head to ensure full compliance with GRAP-4 guidelines, emphasising that no construction should proceed as long as the ban remains in effect. Advertisement
This penalty is part of the MCG's ongoing efforts to enforce stricter control over activities that contribute to worsening air pollution, particularly in light of the region's ongoing struggle with deteriorating air quality. The GRAP Stage 4 restrictions, which ban all construction and demolition activities, have been implemented as part of measures to reduce pollution levels, which tend to worsen during winter months. Despite these regulations, builders and property owners in the region have often been found violating the rules, as seen in the latest incident in Sector 113.
In a parallel action, the MCG sanitation team imposed a fine of INR 5,000 on the owner of a motorcycle service centre in Wazirabad for illegal waste disposal on public roads. The sanitation team, led by inspector Jitender Kumar, found that the service station was regularly dumping waste on the road, contributing to public littering. The team has warned the owner, Rajesh, that further legal actions would be taken if the littering continues, highlighting the MCG's zero-tolerance approach towards environmental violations.
Despite these enforcement efforts, residents across Gurugram continue to raise concerns about the persistent violation of the construction ban. Areas like Sector 43 have seen ongoing construction at both residential and commercial sites, and many residents argue that current penalties are insufficient to deter builders from continuing their work. Shrey Sharma, a resident of Sector 43, expressed that the monetary fines imposed on violators have not proven effective in halting construction activities. He pointed out that these ongoing construction projects exacerbate the already high pollution levels, especially during the months when air quality tends to deteriorate. Sharma and other residents are now calling for stronger actions from the MCG, including more stringent enforcement measures and increased penalties to prevent further damage to the environment and public health.
Historically, Gurugram has faced significant challenges in enforcing environmental laws, particularly during the winter season when pollution levels reach hazardous levels. In 2023, during the winter months, the city faced severe air pollution, leading to a spike in respiratory diseases. In response, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) implemented GRAP-4 restrictions, which have since become a key tool in controlling construction-related pollution. However, violations continue to be a persistent issue, with many builders continuing their work despite the risk of fines, contributing to the growing concerns about air quality in the region.
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