Gurgaon: Residents of several housing societies in sectors 99–102 have flagged illegal waste dumping by developers and contractors, rampant landfilling, unchecked construction debris, air and dust pollution, open garbage burning, and the absence of basic sanitation facilities near residential areas.Residents said workers at multiple construction sites are living in makeshift huts without access to proper toilets and basic sanitation, forcing many to resort to open defecation. A mobile toilet reportedly installed at one of the sites has remained unusable due to poor maintenance, adding to sanitation concerns. They said such conditions are direct violations of the Swachh Bharat Mission guidelines and reflect negligence by MCG, the state pollution board, RERA authorities, and the district administration.Despite complaints, geo-tagged photographs, and video evidence, no concrete action has been taken by the concerned departments, they alleged. “There are recent geo-tagged photographs from vicinities close-by. Huts have been constructed without providing basic sanitation and hygiene facilities for occupants, while garbage continues to be openly burnt in several corners. Despite repeated complaints and sufficient evidence, no effective action appears to have been taken,” said Monika Ailawadi, a resident of Amstoria, Sector 102.Residents have demanded a multi-department inspection of the affected areas, strict penalties against violators under RERA and National Green Tribunal provisions, enforcement of Swachh Bharat compliance at all active construction sites, and compensation for residents allegedly affected by prolonged exposure to pollution and unhygienic conditions. They warned that continued inaction by authorities would amount to complicity in ongoing public health and environmental violations.“We will intensify our surveillance through sanitation security staff to check illegal dumping of debris if it is happening in these areas,” said MCG additional commissioner Ravinder Yadav.
