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MCG Denies Waste Charge Exemptions on Property Tax in Gurugram

GURUGRAM: The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has clarified that no exemptions will be provided regarding garbage collection charges linked to property tax bills, amidst growing uncertainty among residents. MCG Commissioner Pradeep Dahiya emphasized to TOI that the charges should not be seen solely as a garbage collection fee. “These are solid waste management charges that incorporate road sweeping and other sanitation expenses. Residents are required to pay,” he stated, noting that MCG’s annual sanitation expenditure amounts to approximately Rs 350 crore. This announcement follows weeks of confusion, during which many residents questioned the necessity of the charges. Various resident…

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Gurugram to build new construction waste plant by Feb 2027

Representative AI image GURUGRAM: The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) has laid out a plan to enhance the management of construction and demolition (C&D) waste within the city. During a recent review meeting with the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), officials announced that a new processing plant, capable of handling 400 tonnes of C&D waste per day, is set to launch by February 2027. Currently, Gurgaon needs twelve C&D waste collection points, as per the guideline of one point for every 25 sq km. Right now, operational facilities can be found in Basai and Begampur Khatola, and officials confirmed…

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MCG Faces Property ID Backlog; 77% Files Stuck After Reshuffle

GURUGRAM: Just two weeks post the MCG’s significant reshuffle of 134 clerks across various departments, the property tax branch is facing substantial challenges. Reports indicate that the department is grappling with a considerable backlog of property-related objections. Data obtained by TOI reveals that there are currently 3,907 pending property ID-related objections at MCG. This comes on the heels of recent clerical transfers, predominantly from the property tax division, amid allegations of corruption and collusive practices with brokers. An analysis shows that 884 applications (22.6%) are delayed at the citizen level, whereas a staggering 3,023 files (77.4%) are awaiting processing within…

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Gurugram to Auction Properties Over Unpaid GRAP Fines

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…