Manesar Civic Authority Takes Hardline Stance on Environmental Violations
The Municipal Corporation of Manesar (MCM) has declared a stringent crackdown on environmental offenders, particularly targeting residential societies operating with closed or non-functional sewage treatment plants (STPs). In a decisive move announced on Friday, the civic body revealed plans to register First Information Reports (FIRs) against individuals and entities found guilty of illegal rubbish dumping and discharging untreated water.
Zero-Tolerance Policy Against Pollution
Civic body commissioner Pradeep Singh has directed officials to intensify routine inspections and implement immediate on-the-spot action against violators, moving beyond the practice of issuing repeated warnings. This directive emerged during a crucial meeting with the Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (HSIIDC), where mounting concerns over environmental degradation and public health hazards were thoroughly reviewed.
"Open dumping of waste and untreated sewage will no longer be tolerated under any circumstances," Commissioner Singh emphasized during the meeting. "Our enforcement agencies must act immediately when violations are detected to protect our environment and community health."
Growing Complaints Prompt Action
The aggressive enforcement measures come in response to escalating complaints about sewage being recklessly released into open drains and vacant plots across Manesar. This irresponsible practice has created significant pollution problems and posed serious health risks to residents, prompting the municipal corporation to adopt a more rigorous approach.
An official from the municipal corporation explained the comprehensive action plan: "Societies discovered with non-functional or completely shut STPs will be formally reported to the Haryana State Pollution Control Board. We will recommend punitive measures across multiple departments, including potential cancellation of occupancy certificates by the town and country planning department and even dissolution of residents' welfare associations through the district registrar's office."
Multi-Agency Enforcement Drives
Commissioner Singh has further instructed HSIIDC officials to launch coordinated enforcement drives with local police authorities specifically targeting Manesar's industrial areas. These joint operations will address persistent traffic congestion and encroachment issues that have plagued the region.
The enforcement focus will include:
- Vehicles parked illegally on roads, footpaths, and central verges
- Street vendors obstructing smooth traffic movement
- Industrial establishments violating designated parking norms
HSIIDC has been tasked with coordinating closely with the IMT Industrial Association to ensure strict compliance with parking regulations throughout industrial zones. This collaborative approach aims to create a cleaner, safer, and more organized urban environment for all Manesar residents and businesses.
The municipal corporation's strengthened enforcement strategy represents a significant escalation in environmental protection efforts, signaling that environmental violations will now carry serious legal consequences for offenders across residential and industrial sectors alike.
