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…