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GURUGRAM: A construction and demolition (C&D) waste processing plant proposed at Babupur along the Dwarka Expressway is facing scrutiny after locals reported tree removals at the site, questioning the facility’s environmental permits.
The planned facility in Sector 108 is surrounded by several residential sectors (102, 106, 107, 108, and 109) and a significant green cover. Residents have expressed concerns that a waste processing plant nearby could impact their health.
These concerns were reinforced when Haryana State Pollution Control Board’s regional officer, Akanksha Tanwar, informed TOI that no proposal for establishing a construction waste processing plant in Babupur had been received. According to the Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016, operators must obtain authorization from the state pollution board before commencing construction.
MCG indicated that construction for the project had not yet started. However, documents obtained by TOI reveal that MCG had initiated preparatory work. A contract worth Rs 90 lakh for the construction of a 6-meter-high boundary fence around the plant site was issued on October 10, 2025, with a construction period of 150 days.
Residents have reported that the project has negatively impacted local greenery, citing that several trees have been cut down recently to facilitate construction. “We support the scientific management of construction and demolition waste, but it is crucial to adhere to environmental laws and obtain the necessary statutory approvals. We are concerned about tree loss and the potential effects on thousands of families living nearby,” stated Sunil Sareen, vice-president of the RWA of Emaar Imperial Gardens in Sector 102.
On Wednesday, residents filed a complaint at Rajendra Park police station, requesting an investigation into the alleged violations.
Authorization from the pollution control board is essential to ensure that a construction waste processing facility is established in an appropriate location, with controls for dust, wastewater, runoff, and safe waste management to minimize impacts on surrounding areas. The approval process also evaluates the site’s layout and pollution control systems before operations begin.
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