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Delhi Bans Road Cutting During Monsoon: New Rules from July 1
🗓 23 Jun 2026, 02:02 PM
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The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has imposed a complete ban on road cutting activities from July 1 to September 30 to prevent damage during the monsoon season. Violators will face action, with exceptions only for emergency work granted special permission.
The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has announced a stringent prohibition on all road cutting activities across the city during the upcoming monsoon season. This ban will be effective from July 1 and will continue until September 30.
The decision aims to safeguard road infrastructure from potential damage that often occurs due to heavy rains and associated digging work. Authorities have stated that any entity found undertaking road cutting without explicit permission will be subject to strict penalties.
However, the NDMC has clarified that essential and emergency repair works will be considered. Such exceptions will only be granted after thorough assessment and issuance of special permits, ensuring that critical infrastructure maintenance is not unduly hampered.
The decision aims to safeguard road infrastructure from potential damage that often occurs due to heavy rains and associated digging work. Authorities have stated that any entity found undertaking road cutting without explicit permission will be subject to strict penalties.
However, the NDMC has clarified that essential and emergency repair works will be considered. Such exceptions will only be granted after thorough assessment and issuance of special permits, ensuring that critical infrastructure maintenance is not unduly hampered.