The Telangana government has prohibited the dumping of construction and demolition waste in open areas, drains, and public places within GHMC, CMC, and MMC limits. A government order warned that violators will face penal action, stressing strict adherence to C&D Waste Management Rules to prevent environmental damage and urban flooding.
The Commissioner instructed officials to levy fines and take legal action under the GHMC Act to curb unloading of the waste on roads, footpaths, water bodies and other public places.