Guwahati Spot Fine Schedule 2026: GMC Imposes Fines Up To ₹25,000 For Littering & Pollution
Guwahati, July 2026: In a bold move to transform the city into a cleaner, healthier, and greater Guwahati, the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has rolled out a strict Spot Fine Schedule with penalties ranging from ₹300 to a massive ₹25,000. This aggressive cleanliness drive targets irresponsible citizens who continue to litter, pollute water bodies, and damage public infrastructure.
The new rules come as a major wake-up call for those ignoring basic civic duties. GMC officials have observed that 20-30% of people repeatedly create hurdles in maintaining the city’s cleanliness. To tackle this, spot fines will now be enforced immediately across roads, parks, drains, and public places.
Complete List of Spot Fines Under Guwahati Spot Fine Schedule:
- Single-use banned plastic carry bags: ₹500
- Spitting in public places: ₹300
- Littering, illegal dumping, public urination or open defecation: ₹500
- Biomedical, e-waste or non-biodegradable waste dumping: ₹500 (per day)
- Construction & demolition waste on roads: ₹2,000
- Fish, poultry or slaughterhouse waste by commercial units: ₹1,000
- Animal excreta in public places: ₹500
- Dumping waste at parks, tourist spots or by roadside vendors: ₹500
- Damaging municipal water supply infrastructure: ₹500
- Damaging sewerage infrastructure: ₹500
- Illegal disposal of faecal sludge or harmful substances: ₹2,000
- Chemical waste disposal within GMC limits: ₹5,000
- Dumping waste in rivers, drains, wetlands or water bodies: ₹1,000
- Pasting posters on government walls, bridges, electric poles: ₹5,000
- Blockage of natural water flow in drains by dumping materials: ₹25,000 (highest penalty)
- Illegal dumping of cut trees/plants on roads or public spaces: ₹500
GMC Mayor Mrigen Sarania warned, “Around 20-30% people are continuously creating obstacles in keeping Guwahati clean. Strict action has been taken. Violators will now face fines up to ₹25,000. These fines will be linked with holding tax, and non-payment may lead to cancellation of holding numbers.”
Why This Guwahati Spot Fine Schedule Matters
This initiative is part of a larger cleanliness campaign to protect the Brahmaputra and other water bodies, improve public health, and make Guwahati more beautiful for residents and tourists. Authorities will conduct regular spot checks, especially in sensitive areas like markets, riverbanks, and tourist locations.
Citizens are urged to cooperate and avoid these hefty penalties. Proper waste disposal, saying no to single-use plastics, and respecting public property are now non-negotiable.
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