India, April 11 -- The Gurugram administration has enforced the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, from April 1 to curb littering and illegal dumping, with violators facing a maximum penalty of Rs.50,000, an official said on Friday.

The move comes against the backdrop of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) 2024 order directing officials to ensure a complete prohibition on the dumping of waste at unauthorised places to protect citizens' right to a clean and healthy environment.

Under the new rules, dumping waste on roads, drains, rivers, water bodies, wetlands, lakes, panchayat land and other public or government-owned spaces has been strictly prohibited.

According to the penalty structure, bulk waste generators - including institutions ...