The Gurgaon administration made it compulsory for residential societies in the district to install CCTV cameras in the society premises.

The order issued by the district commissioner Shekahr Vidyarthi which also covers pubs and bars in the city. The order says the camera must be installed at the entry and exit gates and the storage period must be 30 days minimum. The order is issued after some unlawful events occurred in the recent past. The order comes into force with immediate effect and the violators will be punished.

Except some high-end societies, large number housing societies do not have cameras installed. The order was lauded by the residents. The resident associations are ready to install the CCTVs in their premises which will boost the securities of these high-end societies.

The city cops have been complaining about the absence of cameras in colonies and the order will also help the police to investigate thefts and burglary in the area. Many societies are also thinking to install CCTVs not only in entry and exit gates but also in other common areas to bolster the safety.

The CCTVs will monitor the movements of the visitors, theses days security guards are maintain manual register on visitors in most of the societies.