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Delhi Municipal Corp. Mandates Safety Standards for Road Cutting Operations
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🗓 30 Sep 2026, 08:34 AM
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The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has announced that all road cutting activities will now be subject to strict safety norms, aiming to reduce accidents and improve public safety.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has issued a new directive making safety norms mandatory for all road cutting operations.
The directive requires contractors to use personal protective equipment, erect clear signage, and implement traffic control measures to safeguard workers and commuters.
Officials cited a rise in road‑cutting related accidents as the main reason for tightening the rules.
The norms will take effect from May 1, 2024, and MCD will monitor compliance through regular inspections and penalties for violations.
The directive requires contractors to use personal protective equipment, erect clear signage, and implement traffic control measures to safeguard workers and commuters.
Officials cited a rise in road‑cutting related accidents as the main reason for tightening the rules.
The norms will take effect from May 1, 2024, and MCD will monitor compliance through regular inspections and penalties for violations.