BMC penalizes Matunga WR Division for failure to maintain cleanliness.under ‘Swachh Angan’
BMC penalizes Matunga WR Division for failure to maintain cleanliness.under ‘Swachh Angan’
On their crackdown against cleanniless, the civic also collected a fine of ₹2.33 lakh from more than 50 violators since December 4, 2023, under ‘Swachh Angan’ (clean premises) in Dadar, Dharavi, Mahim areas.
After issuance of guidelines to reduce air pollution, the BMC initiated action on November 2023.
According to the Cleanliness and Sanitation Bylaws, 2006, owners or occupiers may be fined ₹1,000 to ₹10,000 for not keeping the premises clean. The action was taken by the G North ward after an inspection on Monday.
As per Iran Kazi, assistant engineer, G-North SWM department, amidst, their visit they noticed that the Matunga railway premises was not clean.
The toilet was unclean, and the drainage water overflowed outside on roads. We
The civic authorities collected a fine of ₹1,000 for ‘Swacch Angan and ensured that drive will continue, and will inspect the Mahim area on Tuesday,” said Iran Kazi, assistant engineer, G-North SWM department.
Meanwhile, G North ward informs that they have
also undertaken a drive to discipline vegetable vendors in Dadar west.
Notedly, the civic officials are creating an awareness campaign among citizens and vendors to avoid dumping waste on roads and keep the area clean.
News Edit K.V.Raman