Gurugram: MCG imposes Rs 25,000 fine against sweeping machine agency

IANS April 7, 2025 140 views

The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram has taken strict action against VN Engineering for poor sanitation standards in multiple city zones. Joint Commissioner Sumit Kumar conducted a surprise inspection and discovered significant cleanliness lapses, leading to a Rs 25,000 fine against the sweeping machine agency. The agency has been instructed to thoroughly clean the affected roads within a week and submit photographic evidence. MCG Commissioner Ashok Kumar Garg has also directed joint commissioners to conduct daily checks on cleaning staff and resources.

"A fine of Rs 25,000 has been imposed on the sweeping machine operating agency" - Sumit Kumar, Joint Commissioner MCG
Gurugram, April 7: A fine of Rs 25,000 was imposed against the sweeping machine operating agency VN Engineering for lack of cleanliness, an official said on Monday.

Key Points

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MCG imposes hefty fine for poor road cleaning standards

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Surprise inspection reveals significant sanitation negligence

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Agency given one week to rectify cleaning issues

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Multiple zones in Gurugram inspected for cleanliness

He said that the action was taken by Joint Commissioner Sumit Kumar of the Municipal Corporation Gurugram (MCG) during inspection on Monday.

He added that Joint Commissioner Sumit Kumar and Senior Sanitation Inspector Devender Kumar were inspecting the cleanliness in the Zone-4 area.

“They visited various areas and inspected the sanitation workers and tractor-trolleys, and gave necessary instructions to the supervisors and assistant sanitation inspectors,” he said.

He added that the officials inspected both sides of the road from Old SPR to Vatika Chowk, New SPR Ghata Chowk to Vatika Chowk, Rajesh Pilot Road, Sector-65, 66 Road, and surrounding areas.

“During the inspection, it was found that a large amount of mud had accumulated on the left side of the road. Also, the soil is flying on the road, seeing which it seems that either the agency has not done any work on this road or the brush on the left side of the sweeping machine is not sticking to the road. Due to this, the condition of cleanliness on the road is very bad,” he said.

He added that due to the negligence of the agency, the orders of the NGT are also being disregarded, and the image of Municipal Corporation Gurugram (MCG) is also getting tarnished.

“A fine of Rs 25,000 has been imposed on the sweeping machine operating agency VN Engineering,” Joint Commissioner Sumit Kumar said.

He said that also, the agency has been instructed to ensure complete cleaning of all the said roads within a week and send the report along with photos to the office.

“If the agency does not do so, then action will be taken against it as per the rules,” he said.

MCG Commissioner Ashok Kumar Garg has instructed all the joint commissioners that they will take a report by checking the presence of cleaning staff and availability of cleaning resources and vehicles in their respective zones every day.

By conducting surprise inspections, they will inspect the cleanliness system and take action against the concerned agency if any negligence is found.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Finally some action being taken! The roads in this area have been terrible for months. 25k fine seems low though - should be higher for repeat offenders. 👏
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Priya M.
I live near Sector 65 and the dust problem is real. My balcony furniture gets covered in dirt every day. Hope this inspection leads to actual improvement.
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Amit S.
While I appreciate the action, I wonder if fines alone will solve this. Maybe MCG needs to review their contract terms with these agencies? The system seems broken.
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Neha T.
Saw the inspection team near Vatika Chowk yesterday! Good to know they're actually checking the work quality and not just paperwork. More surprise checks please!
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Sanjay P.
The fine amount should be proportional to the contract value. 25k might just be a slap on wrist for these agencies. Need stricter penalties for poor performance.
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Meena R.
Hope they follow through with the weekly reports. So many initiatives start strong but fade away. Keeping our city clean should be priority #1! 🌱

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Gurugram Municipal Corporation Sanitation VN Engineering Sumit Kumar Road Cleanliness
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