Gurugram, April 11 -- The Gurugram administration has enforced the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, from April 1 to curb littering and illegal dumping, with violators facing a maximum penalty of Rs.50,000, an official said on Friday. The move comes against the backdrop of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) 2024 order directing officials to ensure a complete prohibition on the dumping of waste at unauthorised places to protect citizens' right to a clean and healthy environment. Under the new rules, dumping waste on roads, drains, rivers, water bodies, wetlands, panchayat land and other public or government-owned spaces has been strictly prohibited. According to the penalty structure, bulk waste generators - including institutions and commercial establishments - will face a fine of Rs.25,000 for the first violation and Rs.50,000 for repeat offences. For individual or non-bulk waste generators, the penalty will be Rs.5,000 for the first offence and Rs.10,000 for subsequent violations. Municipal commissioner Pradeep Dahiya said he has authorised various civic officials, including additional commissioners, joint commissioners, deputy municipal commissioners, executive engineers, sanitation inspectors and junior engineers, to check violators and penalise them. "Strict implementation is necessary to address the growing problem of illegal dumping and to improve overall cleanliness in the city," the official said. The MCG has also put in place a mechanism for utilising fines. The fine will be deposited in the corporation's account and used exclusively for strengthening solid waste management and scientific disposal systems in the city. In cases of non-payment, the amount will be recovered as arrears of land revenue, the official added. The move comes amid increasing concerns over dumping at multiple locations....