Gurugram links building permits to waste disposal
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The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) in Haryana, India, began enforcing new rules requiring proof of construction and demolition (C&D) waste disposal before issuing building occupancy certificates.
MCG Commissioner Pradeep Dahiya issued orders this week to address dust pollution and improve waste management in the city, also known as the Millenium City.
Applicants demolishing or building on plots larger than 200 square metres must now estimate rubble volumes when applying for building plans and submit online receipts verifying proper waste disposal at designated facilities, like the Basai plant. The new rules apply to all construction projects, including those undertaken by the government. Developers building projects over 20,000 square metres must submit a waste management plan to the MCG within 30 days and transport waste to recycling plants themselves.
The MCG will also charge fees for waste processing and transport in future tenders. To encourage sustainable practices, builders must gradually increase the amount of recycled materials used in their projects, from 5% in 2026 to 25% by 2030 for buildings, and 15% from 2030 onward for roads. The MCG will monitor compliance through a dedicated monitoring cell and will impose penalties for violations, including potential prosecution under the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) Act.
They also set timelines for clearing debris from streets and repair work.
