The Municipal Corporation of Gurgaon (MCG) has imposed a significant penalty of ₹25,000 on a commercial establishment for illegally discharging untreated wastewater into the city's sewer network. This action follows an inspection prompted by a news report earlier this week, which exposed the ongoing civic issue.
Inspection Reveals Cause of Repeated Blockages
Officials conducted a site inspection after a report by The Times of India on Monday highlighted the problem. During the inspection, they found that the commercial unit was directly releasing wastewater contaminated with oil residue into the sewer line. This improper disposal was identified as the primary reason for the frequent choking of the pipeline in that area.
MCG officials explained that oil-based waste solidifies inside the underground pipes, severely reducing their capacity and leading to backflow and overflow onto roads. The problem is exacerbated in this specific stretch, which handles a high volume of waste due to numerous paying guest accommodations and guest houses.
Restoration Efforts and Resident Concerns
To address the immediate crisis, the civic body deployed a super suction machine on Tuesday to perform deep desilting along the sewer line connecting the service road of sectors 45 and 46. An official confirmed that the blockage has been cleared and normal flow restored. "We have desilted the line using a super suction machine and the blockage has been cleared. The situation is being monitored," the official stated.
However, residents express frustration over temporary fixes. The TOI report had described how sewage had been overflowing onto the road for months, forcing pedestrians to wade through filthy water. Locals allege that only superficial cleaning was done after each complaint, without a permanent solution.
Calls for Sustained Enforcement and Broader Action
Residents are now demanding consistent and strict enforcement to prevent recurrence. Rajkumar Yadav, the RWA president of Sector 46, emphasized the need for continuous monitoring and penalties. "If commercial units are disposing of untreated wastewater into the sewer network, they must be penalised and strictly monitored. Only then will the choking stop; otherwise, we will continue facing the same issue every few days," he said.
Yadav also pointed out that the problem is not isolated. He urged the MCG to inspect and take action against eateries in the HSVP market, as many are also suspected of releasing untreated wastewater. The community hopes this fine marks the beginning of a more rigorous crackdown on pollution of the city's sewer infrastructure.
