Gurugram, Jan. 21 -- Premium residential areas in Gurugram are no exception to civic woes. Such is the case with Sector 50, one of the city's oldest residential hubs, which grapples with an array of road and connectivity issues. Residents report chronic issues with roads, sanitation, illegal parking, and pedestrian safety. "What is the use of buying such expensive homes when basic facilities like roads and sanitation remain a major problem in the area?" shared Rinki Katariya, a resident since 2019. The condition of roads is a primary concern. RK Dadoo, President of the Sector 50 RWA, describes the 24-metre-wide Nirvana Central Road as "in a pathetic state," noting that recent repairs were undone by monsoon waterlogging. He adds that internal roads across all five blocks are pothole-ridden, despite a ward councillor's promise last year to make them pothole-free within six months. "No action has been taken," Dadoo states. Monsoon flooding exacerbates the problem due to poor drainage. Resident Rinki Katariya, a resident since 2019, explains, "The roads flood due to poor drainage maintenance, with water often remaining on the main roads for eight to nine hours." Ashish Agarwal, Secretary of the Nirvana Country RWA, attributes recurring damage to heavy vehicle movement, causing potholes to reappear despite repairs. The lack of pedestrian infrastructure further compounds mobility issues. Katariya notes, "The markets are within walking distance from our homes. If we use cars, there is traffic congestion, and if we walk, there is no pedestrian safety." In response, Ward Councillor Bharti Harsana states that two tenders are in process: "The first is for recarpeting all internal roads in Nirvana Country, while the second one is to convert South City and Nirvana Central roads into model roads, complete with proper footpaths and service lanes. The internal roads will be repaired by March or by April." Civic services are also in decline. Residents report irregular road sweeping, leading to increased dust pollution. Dadoo points out a reduction in sanitation staff: "Earlier, around 15 to 20 sanitation workers would sweep the roads. Now we see only four to five workers, and even that is not on a regular basis." Agarwal says the RWA has had to deploy its own housekeeping staff due to inadequate MCG services. Satyavir Singh Hooda, a resident of Mayfield Garden, highlights dumping from neighbouring Tigra village as adding to the mess. Councillor Harsana maintains that 22 sanitation workers are currently deployed and that roads are cleaned regularly, urging residents to report issues. However, MCG additional Commissioner Ravindra Yadav blames worker absenteeism: "About 15% of workers are absent on a daily basis. However, with stricter enforcement, we hope to see improvements." Illegal parking remains a critical challenge, causing congestion and safety hazards. Dadoo identifies the Nirvana Courtyard market area as a hotspot: "Cars are parked on both sides of the road... leaving barely any space to move. This causes traffic congestion and constant honking." A traffic police officer states that enforcement is ongoing: "Vehicles parked on roads in violation of rules are being challaned regularly. We are closely monitoring hot spots." Residents have called for better monsoon planning. Katariya said, "Every year, the roads in our sector get waterlogged. There needs to be a proper plan and proactive action taken months before the monsoon." Councillor Harsana said desilting of sewage lines will begin in February, followed by cleaning of drains in March or April. However, a junior MCG official stated, "No agency has yet been finalised for drainage cleaning and sewage desilting, and the tender has been floated for the third time. We are aiming to have all work underway by March this year."...