Gurugram : Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday ordered the suspension of two Regional Officers of the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) after reviewing a citizen complaint regarding the improper functioning of a sewage treatment plant (STP) operated by a builder in Gurugram.
The action was taken during a high-level review meeting on development works held in Gurugram. The Chief Minister said negligence in addressing public grievances and submission of incorrect reports would not be tolerated. He directed officials to ensure accountability at every level and warned of strict action against those found responsible for lapses in grievance redressal.
Reviewing the city’s infrastructure and civic projects, Saini directed departments to prepare long-term development plans keeping Gurugram’s rapid growth and future requirements in mind. He stressed the need for stronger infrastructure, better roads, improved traffic management, adequate drinking water supply, enhanced public safety, green spaces, and modern civic amenities.
The Chief Minister also emphasized cleanliness and waste management, directing officials to launch a focused campaign for systematic waste collection across the city. He instructed authorities to work proactively and prepare a clear action plan with regular monitoring.
During the meeting, Saini ordered strict action against vehicles transporting waste from Delhi into Gurugram. He directed police and civic authorities to identify and impound such vehicles and impose heavy penalties on violators.
Expressing concern over construction and demolition (C&D) waste, the Chief Minister directed officials to strengthen its management and link accountability for the work with officers’ Annual Confidential Reports (ACRs).
Reviewing public transport, Saini asked officials to reassess city bus routes to improve connectivity to industrial areas. Authorities informed the meeting that 40 electric buses are expected to arrive by the end of October and that charging infrastructure has already been established in Sector 48.
The Chief Minister also reviewed the Bandhwari legacy waste disposal project, road infrastructure works, and the proposed Rs 1,993-crore project to convert the Gurugram Water Supply Channel into an underground pipeline, with foundation stone-laying planned for January.