GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has imposed a penalty of ₹1,00,000 on a construction company for causing a major drain blockage by improperly piling construction and demolition (C&D) materials along Santanu Das Path in Ward No. 30, Guwahati on October 29.
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According to GMC, the accumulation of debris obstructed drainage, posing significant risks of waterlogging and related public health issues.
GMC took to X to put out, “Blocking of drains is a serious offence that can have even more serious consequences. GMC imposed a fine of ₹1,00,000 on a construction enterprise for piling C&D materials and causing a major blockage in a drain in Santanu Das Path under Ward No 30.
Our Guwahati, Our responsibility! Guwahati Municipal Corporation ULB Code : 801627”
Blocking of drains is a serious offence that can have even more serious consequences.
— Guwahati Municipal Corporation (@gmc_guwahati) October 28, 2024
GMC imposed a fine of ₹1,00,000 on a construction enterprise for piling C&D materials and causing a major blockage in a drain in Santanu Das Path under Ward No 30.
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