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No OCs for Hyderabad Builders Over Illegal Debris Disposal

Representative image created by AI HYDERABAD: Building owners may be denied occupancy certificates (OCs) if they do not dispose of construction and demolition (C&D) waste properly, as the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) plans to implement stricter regulations soon. In this regard, the state government has decided to require building owners to submit a C&D waste disposal certificate when applying for occupancy certificates with the GHMC. A government order regarding these regulations is expected within the next few weeks. Officials stress that this initiative aims to reduce illegal dumping on roadways, vacant lots, and water bodies, which has become a…

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Chennai clears 2 lakh tonnes of building waste in 6 months

Representative Image CHENNAI: The Greater Chennai Corporation has successfully removed 2 lakh tonnes of construction and demolition (C&D) waste over the last six months across all 15 city zones. The cleanup operation commenced on January 7, initially focusing on seven zones before expanding to all after resolving a legal issue. Supported by Premier Precision Surface, the effort now utilizes 168 vehicles, including earthmovers, tipper lorries, and compact trucks, averaging about 1,000 tonnes of waste clearance per day. Officials stated that the waste is sent to recycling centers located at Kodungaiyur and Perungudi, where it is sorted and repurposed into paver…