Linking sewage to stormwater drains may cost you Rs 5 lakh fine, warns Chennai corporation

Published 04 Nov 2026, 07:00 IST

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CHENNAI: Amid concerns over the discharge of sewage into the city’s storm water drains, Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) Commissioner GS Sameeran on Tuesday directed zonal-level officials to identify, plug and block such outlets discharging into the SWD network and roads through joint inspections…

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CHENNAI: The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has stepped up enforcement against residential and commercial buildings illegally discharging sewage into storm water drains (SWDs), warning of fines ranging from Rs 10,000 to Rs 5 lakh for violators. The illegal connections pose public health risks and…

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DT Next Center Daily Thanthi Group Current article 04 Nov 2026, 07:00 IST

Linking sewage to stormwater drains may cost you Rs 5 lakh fine, warns Chennai corporation

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The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd. 04 Nov 2026, 08:58 IST

GCC, Metro Water plan checks to curb sewage discharge into SWDs

CHENNAI: Amid concerns over the discharge of sewage into the city’s storm water drains, Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) Commissioner GS Sameeran on Tuesday directed zonal-level officials to identify, plug and block such outlets discharging into the SWD network and roads through joint inspections…

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