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NDMC Approves New Waste Rules: Monthly Charges & Spot Fines Introduced
- •The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has approved new Solid Waste Management bye-Laws, making monthly user charges and penalties mandatory for waste generators in Lutyens’ area.
- •Residential properties will face monthly charges ranging from Rs 100 to Rs 300 based on plot size, while commercial establishments, offices, banks, and educational institutions will be charged Rs 800 to Rs 3,000.
- •Hospitality and healthcare establishments will pay between Rs 3,000 and Rs 7,400 monthly, with a 10% late payment surcharge for dues unpaid over 30 days.
- •Spot fines range from Rs 500 for littering or failing to segregate waste to Rs 7,500 for open waste burning or improper construction waste dumping. An unlicensed event with over 100 people incurs a Rs 15,000 fine.
- •Bulk Waste Generators face monthly default fines of Rs 15,000 to Rs 74,000, and a Rs 50,000 penalty for not setting up in-situ waste processing facilities. Industrial units and manufacturers can face penalties up to Rs 1.48 lakh for non-compliance.
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Residential properties are charged between Rs 100 and Rs 300 per month depending on plot size, while street vendors pay Rs 200, commercial establishments pay Rs 800, and commercial offices, banks, and educational institutions are charged Rs 3,000. Hospitality and healthcare fees range from Rs 3,000 to Rs 7,400 monthly.
Spot fines range from Rs 500 for littering or failing to segregate waste to Rs 7,500 for open burning and improper construction waste dumping, with a Rs 15,000 fine for unlicensed events involving over 100 people. Bulk waste generators face monthly default fines between Rs 15,000 and Rs 74,000, and industrial violations can incur penalties up to Rs 1.48 lakh.
Waste generators must segregate garbage at the source into four distinct categories: wet, dry, sanitary, and special care waste, utilizing green, blue, red, and black bins respectively.