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The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has initiated stricter monitoring of construction material dumping on city roadsides to combat waterlogging. Developers of under-construction buildings are now required to store materials immediately on the ground floor once built, facing stop-work notices for non-compliance. This directive follows complaints of inundation caused by debris, which is often illegally dumped in drains and vacant plots. The move aligns with existing rules mandating proper waste disposal and comes as a similar redressal system for construction and demolition waste is being developed in New Town to enhance urban cleanliness and prevent blockages.
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has decided to strictly monitor the dumping of construction materials on city roadsides. This step aims to prevent waterlogging, a common problem in Kolkata, especially during the monsoon season. Advertisement
Developers of buildings currently under construction will now be required to store materials on the ground floor of the building right after it is built. If they do not follow this rule, the KMC will issue stop-work notices for their projects.
KMC Mayor Firhad Hakim highlighted this new directive after a resident complained about flooding caused by construction debris. The existing KMC rules already state that developers must keep construction and demolition (C&D) waste within their building sites and load it directly onto KMC vehicles or take it to designated collection centers. However, civic authorities have observed that C&D waste is often illegally dumped on roadsides, in open drains, and on vacant plots, frequently under the cover of night.
The issue of uncontrolled dumping of C&D waste is also seen in New Town, an area next to Kolkata with many new buildings. To tackle this, the New Town Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA) is creating a system for proper waste disposal that will work all year round. This system is expected to start in August and will allow residents to report dumped C&D waste for quick cleanup.
Additionally, building plans for new constructions in New Town will only be approved if developers submit a detailed waste management plan. This plan must outline how they will store materials and dispose of rubbish during the entire construction process. These measures by KMC and NKDA aim to improve urban cleanliness and prevent blockages in drainage systems.
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