Guwahati, October 26, 2026: Urinating or defecating in public spaces could result in an immediate penalty of ₹500 in Guwahati, as the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has renewed its warning against unhygienic practices and called for greater public cooperation in maintaining cleanliness across the city.
In its latest public advisory, the civic body urged residents and visitors to avoid urinating or defecating in open areas, along roadsides and at other public locations. GMC stressed that such behaviour contributes to environmental pollution, creates unhygienic surroundings and poses risks to public health.
The municipal corporation reiterated that individuals found violating these sanitation regulations would be liable to pay a spot fine of ₹500. Citizens have been advised to use designated public toilet facilities and help maintain a cleaner and more hygienic urban environment.
GMC Helpline for Reporting Civic Violations
To encourage public participation in maintaining cleanliness, GMC has also urged citizens to report incidents of public urination, open defecation and other sanitation-related violations through its official helpline number, 8811007000.
According to the corporation’s public awareness campaign, complaints received through the helpline will be addressed by the Rapid Response Team (RRT), which has been tasked with responding to civic violations and supporting enforcement activities.
The awareness poster released by GMC carries the message “Need to Go? Find a Toilet, Not a Wall!”, reminding citizens to respect public spaces and use proper sanitation facilities.
Rapid Response Teams Strengthen Civic Enforcement
The latest advisory comes amid GMC’s continuing efforts to strengthen sanitation enforcement across Guwahati.
Earlier in October, the corporation deployed six dedicated Rapid Response Teams, one for each of its administrative divisions, to monitor civic violations, respond to public complaints and enforce municipal regulations.
These teams include sanitation officials and GMC enforcement personnel who are responsible for carrying out inspections and taking action against violations related to cleanliness and public hygiene.
The ₹500 penalty for public urination and open defecation forms part of the civic body’s existing spot-fine schedule, which was announced in July 2026 to discourage littering, improper waste disposal and other activities affecting public cleanliness.
Through its renewed awareness campaign, GMC has appealed to citizens to adopt responsible sanitation practices and cooperate with municipal authorities in keeping Guwahati clean.
The corporation emphasised that maintaining a clean and healthy city requires collective participation, with residents and visitors playing an important role in protecting public spaces.
GMC Helpline: 8811007000
