Daily checks, fines & drives to improve Ludhiana’s cleanliness
Will ensure accountability among staff; officials found guilty of lapses to face action
The Municipal Corporation has rolled out a stringent action plan to tighten Ludhiana’s sanitation system, introducing daily monitoring, fines and multi-level inspections to ensure accountability among staff and cleanliness across public spaces.
A detailed schedule has been issued for checking attendance of sanitation workers, with Zonal Commissioners required to send daily reports accompanied by selfies to confirm the on-ground work.
“Fines will be imposed on individuals found dumping garbage in the open while notices will be served on vendors and vacant plot owners responsible for littering. Unauthorised garbage, vehicles and encroachments will be removed from city roads. Attendance of sanitation staff in the field will be closely monitored and negligence will not be tolerated,” said a senior official.
Street vendors and hawkers have also been warned to maintain cleanliness, with fines and notices to be served against those spreading garbage in public spaces. Zonal Commissioners have been instructed to conduct regular inspections in their areas to ensure compliance.
Action has also been ordered against unauthorised vehicles parked on roads and public places. Tehsildar-level nodal officers will be responsible for removing such vehicles during special drives.
To ensure the presence of sanitation staff in the field, the corporation has introduced a multi-level monitoring and attendance system.
A high-level review team comprising the Mayor, Commissioner, Additional Commissioner, Joint Commissioner, Zonal Commissioners, and sanitation inspectors will oversee compliance. Officials found guilty of lapses will face strict disciplinary action.
The former MC Commissioner, Aaditya Dachalwal, had started night patrolling during which over 100 challans (fines) were issued across the city against open garbage dumping and waste burning.
“We often see garbage piling up despite workers being on duty. If attendance is monitored strictly, it will make a difference,” said Ramesh Kumar, a resident of Model Town.
“We are ready to cooperate but the MC should also provide proper dustbins near markets. Fines alone won’t solve the problem,” said Sunita Devi, a fruit seller.
“Cleanliness drives are welcome but they must be consistent. One-time action won’t change habits,” noted Simran Kaur, a college student.
