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Indian Express
3 days ago
- General
- Indian Express
Gurgaon civics bodies clear vending carts and parked vehicles near Unitech Cyber Park
The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) and the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) conducted a joint demolition drive Monday morning to clear encroachments along the sector 39/46 dividing road. The action was prompted by multiple complaints about illegal vending carts and parked vehicles obstructing the service road near Unitech Cyber Park, causing significant traffic delays, a GMDA spokesperson said. 'The GMDA and MCG teams found that illegal carts were operating close to the cyber park, while cycle tracks and two-wheeler lanes developed by GMDA were being used as unauthorised parking spaces for cars and bikes. Despite four prior visits by MCG teams, which involved towing vehicles and issuing warnings to cart owners, the encroachments persisted, leading to delays of 45 minutes to an hour to cross a 500m stretch', it was added. The drive was led by R S Baath, Nodal Officer for Encroachments and District Town Planner, GMDA, and also involved traffic police personnel. Approximately 50 illegal carts operating without permits were demolished, and 28 challans worth Rs 15,000 were issued for parking rule violations. Commercial establishments nearby were directed to arrange staff parking within their premises. 'Investigations revealed that some cart owners lacked Aadhaar cards, and many were locals. Public reports also indicated that local mafias were charging up to Rs 3,000 from cart owners to operate on the stretch,' the GMDA spokesperson said. Baath stated that the GMDA is conducting regular day and night enforcement drives on key master and service roads. The authority aims to clear public land, green belts, and improve traffic management in Gurgaon, with more such drives planned over the next three months, he added. Last month the two bodies too jointly cleared over 75 allegedly illegal vegetable carts from Khandsa Road and 14 carts from Mahavir Chowk, Agrasen Chowk, and Bus Stand Road to tackle widespread encroachment. That action had been prompted by residents' complaints about traffic disruptions caused by illegal vendors near the Sabzi Mandi at Khandsa Road that affected school buses and office-goers. In April, the two civic bodies had jointly removed over 200 encroachments by shops on a 2.5 km stretch from Mata Mandir to sector 5 in the city. 'There is a zero-tolerance policy towards encroachment, and FIRs will be lodged against the violators,' Baath said at the time.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Ggm: Civic teams clear illegal carts, stalls near Sector 46
Gurugram: The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) and the city's municipal corporation on Monday, carried out a joint drive in which a large number of illegal carts and stalls set up on the Sector 39 and Sector 46 dividing road were demolished, officials familiar with the matter said. The joint civic team, led by district nodal officer RS Bhath, also included personnel from the Gurugram traffic police, who issued challans to 28 wrongly parked vehicles on the road, GMDA officials said. A senior GMDA official, requesting anonymity, said that the drive was carried out after the authority received several complaints from local residents about encroachments, illegal vends and random parking in the area, leading to traffic congestion. GMDA district town planner and nodal officer RS Bhath said that prior to carrying out the demolition drive, enforcement officials from both the agencies had visited the area and found that a large number of illegal carts and stalls were operating in close proximity to Unitech Cyber Park. Additionally, the cycle tracks and two-wheeler lanes developed by GMDA on this master road were also being used as illegal parking spaces by cars and bikes, he said. GMDA officials said that during the inspection it was also found that several cart owners did not have Aadhar cards or proof of identity. Moreover, many cart owners were paying rent to miscreants, who helped them to run their businesses illegally. 'During the drive, around 50 carts which were operating without any legal permit, were razed. Additionally, 28 challans for wrong parking amounting to ₹15,000 were also issued to vehicle owners by the traffic police department. Further, the commercial establishments in the vicinity were also directed to arrange parking for their staff within the premises and not on the service road,' said Bhath.
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
GMDA to put up five key projects for approval at Haryana CM's meet
Gurugram: The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) will put up five key infrastructure project proposals before a high-powered purchase committee meeting scheduled to be helmed by Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday, officials, aware of the matter, said. These projects include setting up around 2,300 CCTV cameras in Gurugram, repair work of the Sohna Road sewage drain, desilting the Hero Honda Chowk drain, Basai electricity substation, building cycle tracks on two major roads. GMDA officials said that tenders for these projects have already been opened, and they have received bids, which shall be put before the committee chaired by the CM. According to details shared by the authority, the GMDA will seeks approval for the second phase of CCTV projects in the city under which it plans to install 2,272 cameras at 258 locations in developing sectors and outskirts of the city. These cameras will be used to detect traffic violations, keep an eye on the city and detect speeding violations on national highways. The phase two camera system will be installed at a cost of around Rs136 crore. Five companies have submitted their bids for this tender, officials said. Another key project will be to desilt the sewerage drain from Hero Honda Chowk to Dhanwapur sewage treatment plant, a stretch of around 7.5km, which will clear the entire sewage network downstream from Hero Honda Chowk. 'An amount of ₹12 crore will be spent on this project, after the committee approves the project. Around 600 metres of the drain would also be strengthened using CIPP technology. Three companies have submitted their bids for the project,' said a senior GMDA official. In order to resolve the problem of damages to the sewage line on Sohna Road, the authority has also proposed to rehabilitate the entire sewage pipeline from Subhash Chowk to Tikri Morh on the highway. 'An amount of ₹19 crore has been earmarked for this project and it will be completed in 12 months after allotment. Once this work is done, the problem of road caving in at different spots on this highway will be resolved,' the GMDA official added. Apart from these three major projects, the authority has also planned to set up a 66 KV dedicated electricity substation at the Basai water treatment plant, which will ensure seamless and regular electricity supply to the plant, which provides drinking water to the entire old city. The authority will also put up a proposal to construct footpaths and cycle tracks on the master sector roads of Sector 58 and Sector 61.
Hindustan Times
27-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
GMDA serves notice to contractor for delay in repair of 13 key roads
The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) has issued a formal notice to a Hisar-based contractor for delaying special repair works on 13 key roads in the city, despite repeated verbal reminders. The authority has also warned of invoking liquidated damages as per the contract clause if the contractor fails to accelerate the pace of work. The special repair ₹25-crore project was awarded in December 2023 and is slated for completion by mid-August this year. However, GMDA officials say progress has been unsatisfactory across all project sites. 'The work on these roads will be expedited and action will be initiated if the pace of work is not accelerated,' a senior GMDA official said, requesting anonymity. GMDA officials clarified that liquidated damages are typically levied to compensate for losses from delays or non-performance and can be calculated as a percentage of contract value or operational expenditure. A notice dated May 21, issued by the GMDA, sub-divisional engineer, read: 'Despite numerous verbal requests, though you have started the work on one of the roads under your agreement, the pace of work is far beyond satisfaction. It could attract further liquidated damages as per clause agreement. You are hereby again directed to increase the pace of work by increasing the machinery at site and on plant. You are hereby also warned for quality of workmanship.' The 13 roads under repair include the sector dividing road of Sectors 23/23A, Sector 18/19 road, Mahavir Chowk to Atul Kataria Chowk, road dividing Sector 15 Part 1 and Part 2, New Railway Road, Old Railway Road, Civil Lines Road, Sector 9/9A, Krishna Chowk to Rezangla Chowk, Sector 5/6, Sector 22/23, Sector 7/8, and Sector 21/22. Residents, especially from Old Gurugram, say the poor condition of these roads is disrupting daily life. 'The roads in Old Gurugram must be repaired on priority and the authority must initiate action for delay in repair of city roads,' said Kumar Thakur, a resident of Sheetla Colony.
Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
GMDA approves geotechnical survey for ₹52-cr Ambedkar Chowk flyover
The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) has granted permission for a geotechnical survey at Ambedkar Chowk (sectors 45/46 and 51/52) to facilitate the construction of a flyover aimed at easing traffic congestion in the area. The project has already received approval from the state government, officials said. The survey, to be carried out by a private consultant from May 25 to June 15, will form the basis of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) to be submitted to the GMDA. 'The flyover will be constructed in two years from the date of allotment of the contract,' said a senior GMDA official. According to a GMDA survey, Ambedkar Chowk experiences severe congestion during peak hours, with average waiting time exceeding 10 minutes. The presence of a large private hospital nearby—identified as Artemis Hospital—has led to instances where ambulances got stuck in traffic. 'The GMDA has appointed a consultant for preparation of the DPR. For this, a geotechnical survey is required to be conducted at the Sector 45-46-51-52 road intersection,' said an order issued by the executive engineer, GMDA. The 700-metre-long flyover, to be built at a cost of ₹52 crore, is part of a broader traffic management plan. 'A flyover at Ambedkar Chowk, an elevated road along SPR, and another at Dadi Sati Chowk are planned. We've also got approval for five underpasses along the Gurugram Metro alignment,' another senior official added.
