Chandigarh’s prominent banks, Estate Office fined after litter found at premises

While speaking to The Indian Express, Municipal Corporation Commissioner Amit Kumar said people should stop littering as such cleanliness drives will continue.

The challans were imposed after the special MC inspection team found heaps of garbage in open spaces containing slips and documents belonging to these institutions.

At the UT Estate Office, the team found their vehicle throwing garbage at Ram Darbar, following which, the team challaned the office.

Chandigarh Deputy Commissioner Nishant Yadav told The Indian Express: “We will review our position and will abide by what MC expects”.

The violations were detected during cleanliness drives conducted under the Swachh Bharat Mission and the city’s solid waste management norms.

“The MC team retrieved waste material bearing the names of the respective banks confirming improper disposal of institutional waste,” a statement issued by the civic body said.

During the period from July to September, the MC 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 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 MC remains committed to maintaining Chandigarh’s reputation as one of the cleanest cities in India through consistent enforcement and public cooperation,” he said.

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