*MCC issues challans to Banks and Institutions for littering and violations of Solid Waste Management Rules*
*Chandigarh, October 29:-* The Municipal Corporation Chandigarh has taken strict action against violations of the Solid Waste Management Rules by issuing challans of ₹13,401 each to Punjab and Sind Bank, Sector 24; Union Bank of India, Sector 47; Punjab National Bank, Sector 47; and the Estate Office. The challans were imposed after an MCC inspection team found heaps of garbage in open spaces containing slips and documents belonging to these institutions.
The violations were detected during routine cleanliness drives conducted under the Swachh Bharat Mission and the city’s solid waste management norms. The MCC team retrieved waste material bearing the names of the respective banks from different parts of the city, confirming improper disposal of institutional waste.
During the period from July to September 2025, the MCC has issued 7,684 challans to violators, including 6,380 for non-segregation of waste at source, 460 for improper disposal of construction and demolition waste, 687 to vendors for violations under SWM Rules, and 157 challans for sanitation and littering offences.
The Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Chandigarh, Sh. Amit Kumar, IAS, has reiterated that all commercial, institutional, and residential establishments must strictly follow solid waste management norms. He warned that any form of littering or negligence towards public cleanliness will invite strict penalties.
The MCC remains committed to maintaining Chandigarh’s reputation as one of the cleanest cities in India through consistent enforcement and public cooperation.
