Gurugram authorities have taken stringent measures to control pollution and curb illegal constructions following the implementation of Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). The Town and Country Planning Department and Traffic Police have launched coordinated efforts to address these issues.
Action Against Illegal Constructions
- Survey and Penalties:
- Teams led by District Town Planner Enforcement (DTPE) Manish Yadav have been deployed to inspect licensed colonies and ongoing construction projects.
- Violations in residential colonies like DLF and Sushant Lok resulted in four fines of ₹25,000 each, as construction is currently banned under GRAP rules.
- Photographic evidence of ongoing construction was collected, and strict actions were initiated against violators.
- Sealing of Buildings:
- Three buildings in DLF Phase 3 were sealed for unauthorized commercial activities based on complaints received via the CM Window.
- Violations included gyms, guest houses, and illegal use of residential properties for commercial purposes.
- FIRs Against Owners:
- Under the Haryana Urban Development Act, 1975, such activities are prohibited. FIRs will be filed against the owners for flouting rules.
Action Against Polluting Vehicles
- Traffic Police Campaign:
- Vehicles older than 10 years (diesel) and 15 years (petrol) are being seized.
- Over the past four days, 19 old vehicles were impounded, and 2,537 fines were issued for violations, including:
- 532 BS-III petrol vehicles
- 1,467 BS-IV diesel vehicles
- Public Advisory:
- Authorities issued advisories urging citizens to follow pollution and traffic norms to avoid penalties.
Key Statistics
| Action (15-18 Nov) | Count |
|---|---|
| Pollution-related fines | 484 |
| Seized old vehicles | 19 |
| BS-III petrol vehicle fines | 532 |
| BS-IV diesel vehicle fines | 1,467 |
| Total Penalties | 2,537 |
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