PMC forms team to take action against illegal dumping of debris
2 months, 1 week ago

PMC forms team to take action against illegal dumping of debris

Hindustan Times  

Amid recent complaints of illegal debris dumping in several parts of the city, the Pune Municipal Corporation formed an inter-departmental team on Tuesday to take action against the violators, officials of the solid waste management department said. According to the officials, despite repeated instructions issued by the municipal commissioner’s office to remove such debris and take strict action against unauthorised dumping, it has been observed that debris continues to be dumped in several locations in Pune. “PMC will take stern action against such errant organisations and individuals as per provisions of the Solid Waste Management Rules 2016 and Environmental Protection Act amongst other rules. Any negligence in taking action disciplinary action will be taken against that respective deputy commissioner, assistant municipal commissioner, building inspectors, divisional sanitary inspectors, and sanitary inspectors holding them responsible.”

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MPCB issues directions to Shirur municipal council for alleged pollution violation
1 month ago

MPCB issues directions to Shirur municipal council for alleged pollution violation

Hindustan Times  

The Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, Pune on Thursday issued proposed directions to the Shirur Municipal Council for alleged violation of solid waste management and environment norms, officials said on Saturday. The board officials conducted a spot inspection on January 27 after receiving a complaint a day before regarding air pollution caused by SMC by burning municipal solid waste waste. “The …

PMC resumes removing dumping in riverbeds amid agitation
2 months, 1 week ago

PMC resumes removing dumping in riverbeds amid agitation

Hindustan Times  

The issue of debris dumping in riverbeds and nullahs has resurfaced in the city, with elected representatives raising concerns over the administration’s failure to curb the practice. Similar activities have also been observed at a nallah near Mrutyunjayeshwar Temple in Kothrud. Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sandip Khardekar highlighted the issue and appealed to PMC commissioner to take immediate action. Strict …

PMC failed to act against encroachments, admit Mohol and Patil
2 months, 2 weeks ago

PMC failed to act against encroachments, admit Mohol and Patil

Hindustan Times  

Minister of state for civil aviation and Pune MP Murlidhar Mohol, along with Maharashtra cabinet minister Chandrakant Patil on Saturday, acknowledged that despite their instructions, the administration has not been taking the anti-encroachment drive seriously. The two leaders, accompanied by city MLAs, warned the municipal commissioner Rajendra Bhosale to address the growing menace of encroachments and take firm action against …

All efforts go waste as debris dumping continues on Perungudi-Velachery road
2 months, 2 weeks ago

All efforts go waste as debris dumping continues on Perungudi-Velachery road

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The Greater Chennai Corporation’s initiatives to tackle illegal dumping of waste seem to be an exercise in futility as construction and demolition waste continue to be dumped on Perungudi-Velachery MRTS Station Road. It may be noted that the GCC has deployed vehicles to monitor the area, increased fine for illegal dumping and designated free debris disposal locations in every …

NHAI urges MCG to curb garbage dumping along Dwarka e-way
3 months, 1 week ago

NHAI urges MCG to curb garbage dumping along Dwarka e-way

Hindustan Times  

The National Highways Authority of India has asked the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram to take action against garbage dumping along the 19-kilometre stretch of the Dwarka Expressway, officials said on Monday. The illegal dumping by residents, street vendors, and local bodies is affecting the road’s cleanliness and aesthetics, making it challenging for the highway’s maintenance teams to manage the issue, …

Citizens blame PMC for inaction against encroachments
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Citizens blame PMC for inaction against encroachments

Hindustan Times  

With nearly all roads across the city encroached by hawkers and illegal constructions, citizens are blaming the Pune Municipal Corporation for turning a blind eye to these infringements in the absence of elected members in the corporation. Many hawkers are putting up stalls on the main Satara Road from Market Yard to Katraj and disturbing traffic flow but no one …

Civic staff found burning garbage in Pune’s Baner area
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Civic staff found burning garbage in Pune’s Baner area

Hindustan Times  

Despite the ban rampant burning of garbage in Baner remains a perennial issue. The illegal burning of waste and dry leaves is rampant in areas like NH-48 highway, Bitwise Terratower, Mohan Nagar, Kia Showroom and Spice Court almost all parts of Baner, they said. Another resident, Ameya Jagtap, said, “We have been following up on the issue with PMC and …

Check near you | List of 14 sites where construction and demolition waste can be dumped free of cost from Chennai Corporation to control open debris dumping menace
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Check near you | List of 14 sites where construction and demolition waste can be dumped free of cost from Chennai Corporation to control open debris dumping menace

The Hindu  

The Greater Chennai Corporation has designated 14 locations for the disposal of construction and demolition debris. In a press release, Commissioner J. Kumaragurubaran urged private lorry owners, individuals, and companies involved in debris collection to comply with the Corporation’s regulations. The designated spots include Buckingham Canal Road in Thiruvottiyur Zone, Kamarajar Road in Manali Zone, Avadhanam Papaiya Road for Royapuram …

PMC demolishes encroachments in Balewadi, Pashan
7 months, 1 week ago

PMC demolishes encroachments in Balewadi, Pashan

Hindustan Times  

The Pune Municipal Corporation on Wednesday undertook anti-encroachment action in the Baner and Pashan areas. The PMC building permission department and Baner Regional Ward office cleared the footpaths and roads in illegal establishments. Last month, the civic officials carried out a similar drive against illegal structures in Hadapsar, Kothrud and Deccan areas. Commenting about the development, PMC junior engineer J …

107 trucks of debris removed from Mula-Mutha riverbed
7 months, 3 weeks ago

107 trucks of debris removed from Mula-Mutha riverbed

Hindustan Times  

On the second day of the anti-encroachment drive on Tuesday, the Pune Municipal Corporation removed 107 trucks of debris from the Mula-Mutha river mainly Shivan. Even as municipal commissioner Rajendra Bhosle instructed the administration to provide the names of the citizens responsible for debris dumping, the administration was unable to give the said names to the media till late evening …

PMC demolishes encroachments in Deccan, Shivajinagar areas
8 months ago

PMC demolishes encroachments in Deccan, Shivajinagar areas

Hindustan Times  

The Pune Municipal Corporation on Tuesday continued anti-encroachment action in Deccan Gymkhana, Sinhagad Road, Bhavani Peth and Dhanori areas. The drive targeted illegal shops, eateries and commercial establishments on Ferguson College Road, Deccan Gymkhana, Kalas, Dhanori, Shivajinagar and surrounding areas. During the action, staffers removed illegal flex, banners, and structures encroaching footpaths and roadsides, clearing almost 15,000 sq feet of …

In a city choked with illegal debris, BMC okays dumping in Charkop open space
9 months, 2 weeks ago

In a city choked with illegal debris, BMC okays dumping in Charkop open space

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Despite illegal debris dumping being the city’s biggest problem right now, the BMC has granted permission to a private trust in Charkop to use a Development Plan-designated open space for debris dumping. Amid illegal debris-dumping cases, BMC officially permits debris-dumping in Charkop open space “How does a private trust manage to secure a BMC contract to set up a …

Greater Chennai Corporation identifies 25 hotspots where construction debris gets dumped regularly
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Greater Chennai Corporation identifies 25 hotspots where construction debris gets dumped regularly

The Hindu  

Construction debris continues to be dumped in many public places across the city, with the Greater Chennai Corporation identifying 25 hotspots. Social media has been rife with complaints about debris being illegally dumped near places including Vadapalani Metro station, Mambalam Canal, and several other parts of T. Nagar. TOP FIVE HOTSPOTS Otteri Nullah Mambalam Canal banks Behind Omandurar Tamil Nadu …

PMC to appoint security staff at chronic garbage burning points
1 year ago

PMC to appoint security staff at chronic garbage burning points

Hindustan Times  

Given the issue of rampant garbage burning in the Ahmednagar Road ward office jurisdiction, the Pune Municipal Corporation has decided to appoint security at chronic spots in the area. Despite flying squads and drives conducted at ward office levels by PMC to act against waste burning, illegal garbage burning remains a perennial issue in several parts of the city. Kishori …

PMC demolishes illegal furniture shops along Pune-Bengaluru highway
1 year ago

PMC demolishes illegal furniture shops along Pune-Bengaluru highway

Hindustan Times  

The Pune Municipal Corporation on Friday demolished illegal furniture shops spread over an area of 300,000 square feet near Pashan and Bavdhan on the Pune-Bengaluru highway. Earlier too in November 2023, the PMC had razed illegal furniture shops spread over 100,000 square feet near Pashan and Bavdhan on the Pune-Bengaluru highway. Bipin Shinde, executive engineer of the building permission department, …

Greater Chennai Corporation issues circular to form ‘Regional Enforcement Team’ to monitor illegal dumping of waste and debris in waterbodies
1 year, 2 months ago

Greater Chennai Corporation issues circular to form ‘Regional Enforcement Team’ to monitor illegal dumping of waste and debris in waterbodies

The Hindu  

The Greater Chennai Corporation’s Solid Waste Management Department issued a circular to officials to form a ‘Regional Enforcement Team’ to monitor the illegal dumping of garbage and debris in waterbodies within its limits. The circular issued to regional offices – north, central and south – on December 20 mentioned that the team will be headed by Zonal Assistant Executive Engineers …

PMC demolishes illegal furniture malls near Bavdhan, Pashan on Pune-Bengaluru highway
1 year, 3 months ago

PMC demolishes illegal furniture malls near Bavdhan, Pashan on Pune-Bengaluru highway

Hindustan Times  

The Pune Municipal Corporation on Thursday conducted a mega drive to demolish illegal furniture and other malls that have sprung up near Pashan and Bavdhan on the Pune-Bengaluru highway. Following complaints from the HEMRLthe PMC building permission department on Thursday demolished illegal malls spread over an area of one lakh square feet on the Pune-Bengaluru highway. Following complaints from the …

‘Nuisance fee’: BMC levies fines to have a cleaner Mumbai
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Nuisance fee’: BMC levies fines to have a cleaner Mumbai

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The civic body has decided to crack the whip against throwing waste and debris on the road, shops not keeping dustbins, and other practices that make the city filthy, making it an unpleasant sight for the citizens. ‘Nuisance fee’: BMC levies fines to have a cleaner Mumbai The Solid Waste Management department of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has started …

Alert Baner-Pashan resident helps PMC catch debris-dumping tractor red-handed
3 years, 6 months ago

Alert Baner-Pashan resident helps PMC catch debris-dumping tractor red-handed

Hindustan Times  

PUNE: An alert resident helped the Pune Municipal Corporation catch the errant tractor dumping debris and rubble on the slopes of the Baner-Pashan hills over the weekend. The vigilant resident spotted the debris and rubble-laden tractor struggling up the kuchcha road along the hill slope and immediately notified the Aundh ward office. No sooner, the ward officials rushed to the …

Bulk garbage generators: Clear wet garbage at source or get ready to pay heavy fines
4 years, 2 months ago

Bulk garbage generators: Clear wet garbage at source or get ready to pay heavy fines

Hindustan Times  

The Pune Municipal Corporation has issued an ultimatum to establishments generating 100kg of garbage per day, to recycle the wet waste or pay a heavy fine as the corporation will not clear the wet waste. As per the Solid Waste Management Rules 2016, “Bulk Waste Generator means and includes buildings occupied by the Central Government Departments or Undertakings, State Government …

PMC garbage management marred by corruption, inefficiency
6 years, 6 months ago

PMC garbage management marred by corruption, inefficiency

Hindustan Times  

The United Nations Climate and Clean Air Award for Innovative Policy won by the Pune Municipal Corporation on September 11 at San Francisco for innovative waste segregation model in partnership with Swach is the latest in a string of awards won by the PMC. PMC garbage vehicles continue to dump mixed waste in the garbage ramp in Kothrud, which is …

Pune’s litter-free initiative may slap you with Rs 10,000 fine
7 years, 4 months ago

Pune’s litter-free initiative may slap you with Rs 10,000 fine

Hindustan Times  

PUNE: As against the proposed fines ranging from Rs 5,000 to Rs1 lakh for various nuisances such as letting dogs poop on the roads, spitting in public places, urinating in non-designated places, feeding birds at public places and throwing trash from a moving car, the Pune Municipal Corporation on Tuesday decided to keep it between Rs 200 to Rs10,000. Earlier, …

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