82 challaned as Mohali administration cracks down on open dumping of waste

In line with the orders issued by the District Magistrate to ensure cleanliness during the monsoon season, the administration has launched a stringent drive against garbage dumping in vacant plots across the district. In the first phase, 367 notices have been served out of 689 violations.

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Komal Mittal informed that under the prohibitory order dated June 26, all plot owners were instructed to clear garbage and waste from their vacant lands in view of the increased risk of disease outbreaks during the rainy season. The order also mandates the construction of boundary walls or fencing to prevent illegal dumping.

Local bodies in Dera Bassi, Zirakpur, Kharar, Banur, Lalru, Kurali, Gharuan and Nayagaon have so far issued 367 notices.

The notices instruct plot owners to clean their premises and construct boundary walls immediately. In cases of non-compliance, government agencies will undertake the cleanup, and the cost will be recovered from the owners. Failure to pay will result in a red entry in land records and further legal action, including police intervention.

A substantial fine-cum-cost of cleanliness for Rs 37,000 was imposed on a single violator in Dera Bassi, while 81 other challans have resulted in fines totaling Rs 49,000.