*MC Chandigarh intensifies action against waste burning and indiscipline among sanitation staff*
The Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has taken firm action to reinforce cleanliness and sanitation standards across the city.
Following the orders of MC Commissioner Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS, in line with the ongoing drive to prevent open burning of waste and dry leaves, the sanitation wing has issued five challans, each amounting to ₹6,701, to offenders at different locations, including:
• PGI Club, Sector-24
• SCO No. 2453, Sector-22/C
• ISBT, Sector-17
• Shed No. 01, HB-232, Sarangpur
• H.No. 3118, Sector-15/D
A total penalty of ₹33,505 has been collected as part of this enforcement activity, carried out strictly as per the directions and orders of the Commissioner, MCC.
*Safaikarmacharis found absent from duty terminated:*
Furthermore, MCC has also terminated the services of six outsourced safaikaramcharis. This step was taken based on reports from field supervisory staff citing prolonged unauthorized absence, indiscipline, and unsatisfactory work performance. Such behavior negatively impacts the overall sanitation work and cannot be tolerated.
The Municipal Corporation remains committed to ensuring a clean and healthy environment for the citizens of Chandigarh. Residents are urged to cooperate with authorities and refrain from practices such as burning waste, which pose a serious threat to public health and the environment.
Strict monitoring and regular drives will continue to be conducted across the city to uphold the highest standards of cleanliness, efficiency, and accountability.
