Curation Team
NAGPUR: In a sustained crackdown on public space encroachments, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) took action against 4,658 individuals and 232 builders over the past six months for illegally placing construction materials on roads, footpaths, and open plots without permission. This translates to average one to two enforcement actions against builders every single day between January 1 and June 30, 2025.
The civic body collected Rs1.16 crore in penalties during this period, targeting both builders and citizens who left construction debris and materials unattended in public areas beyond the permitted time-frame.
According to municipal rules, such materials must be cleared within 48 hours of construction or demolition. If not removed even after a notice, the NMC proceeds with punitive action.
Under the supervision of municipal commissioner and administrator Abhijeet Chaudhari, the campaign was carried out across all 10 zones with the objective of keeping Nagpur clean and pedestrian-friendly. Builders were fined Rs10,000 each, while individual citizens faced a penalty of Rs2,000.
Of the Rs1.16 crore collected, Rs23.2 lakh came from actions against builders alone. The highest number of violations occurred in Laxmi Nagar zone, where 69 builders were penalised Rs6.9 lakh. Dharampeth followed with 45 cases and Rs4.5 lakh in fines, while Dhantoli saw 33 builders paying Rs3.3 lakh. Other zones with notable enforcement included Hanuman Nagar (25 cases), Mangalwari (32), and smaller numbers in Nehru Nagar, Gandhibagh, Satranjipura, Lakadganj, and Ashi Nagar.
In addition to the builders, NMC also penalised 4,658 individuals during the same period for similar violations, collecting Rs93.16 lakh from them. Once again, Laxmi Nagar topped the list with 939 citizens who were fined Rs18.78 lakh, followed by Satranjipura (630 people, Rs12.6 lakh) and Ashi Nagar (587 residents, Rs11.74 lakh).
The civic administration said the drive will continue to ensure that construction activity does not disrupt public movement or contribute to urban clutter.
