GURUGRAM: The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has launched a rigorous recovery initiative aimed at individuals and entities with outstanding challans issued during the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). They have warned that unpaid dues may lead to property sealing and auction proceedings.
MCG Commissioner Pradeep Dahiya urged officials on Monday to hasten recovery efforts, emphasizing that the enforcement teams responsible for issuing challans will be held accountable for the collection of payments.
He warned that any negligence in recovery would not be accepted, stating that there are currently 176 pending challans totaling Rs 41.2 lakh.
This initiative coincides with the corporation’s efforts to compile a list of violators who have been fined but have yet to pay. Most of these fines were issued for breaches of construction norms during restricted periods, according to officials. In a review meeting at the MCG office, Dahiya instructed junior engineers to expedite recovery and ensure all outstanding dues are settled promptly. “The responsibility for recovering these dues lies with the same officials who issued the challans, reinforcing accountability at every level,” he stated.
Beyond the recovery drive, the commissioner asserted a strong position on development initiatives, instructing departments to refrain from preparing new project estimates unless there is appropriate justification. Officials are required to present thorough records of past projects and valid reasons for proposing similar projects.
MCG has also enhanced oversight of its public grievance redressal systems, including the Mhari Sadak portal and Road Athena. Dahiya mandated timely and effective resolution of complaints, requiring explanations from junior engineers managing over 40 pending cases. He announced that the progress of complaint resolutions will now be reviewed weekly to ensure efficiency and accountability.
