Guwahati: Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has claimed that as part of its ongoing effort to enforce civic regulations and improve public hygiene, it has intensified its inspection drives across the city. As part of this crackdown, a total amount of over Rs 80,000 has been collected as fines from several hotels and restaurants for failing to comply with mandated safety and hygiene standards.According to GMC officials, these crackdowns are part of a routine but rigorous monitoring process aimed at ensuring the eateries adhere to proper waste management, sanitation, and food safety protocols. “We are doing it amidst rising safety concerns about public health hazards, particularly in key areas of the city where diseases can be spread easily,” a GMC official said. The official added that the civic body has imposed a total fine of Rs 82,000 on the restaurants. “We have inspected various restaurants. There were few restaurants in Uzan Bazar, one of them was fined Rs 22,000 for an unhygienic kitchen, lack of drinking water facilities, and invalid trade license. Meanwhile, in the Christian Basti area, we imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 on a restaurant for improper solid waste management, and running multiple trades using just one license. Additionally, another dhaba in the Beltola area was fined Rs 10,000 for not adhering to the norms,” he added. In addition to the fines levied on eateries, the civic body also imposed a penalty of Rs 10,000 for the illegal dumping of construction debris on city roads and drains. Officials added that such activities obstruct drainage systems, exacerbate waterlogging during the monsoon season, and pose safety risks for pedestrians and motorists alike.The civic body reiterated that it has repeatedly directed for safe and legal disposal of construction and demolition waste. Residents and contractors found violating these norms will face strict action, including strict fines, if necessary.
