Udupi: Authorities Warn of Strict Action Against Dumping Trash on Roads
Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (VM)
Udupi, Jul 5: In an effort to keep the city clean in the wake of increase in the number of malaria, dengue and chikungunya cases, the municipal officials have issued a warning against those who throw trash on the roads or in drains.
In a media release, the municipality has warned of strict action against those throw garbage or litter the roads and drains.
The release stated that despite taking several measures to curb the spread of diseases and warning citizens not to empty trash in drains, people continue to do so.
Due to trash, tree branches and other rubbish in drains, the flow of rainwater is obstructed. The stagnant water thus becomes a breeding place for mosquitoes.
Strict action will be taken against those who litter the roads and drains with trash, as per clause 224 of the Karnataka Municipalities Act of 1964 regarding dumping of waste in public areas, the release stated.
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M Y Bhandary, udupi
Fri, Jul 06 2012It is desireble that the authorities take action against the Highway authorities who are one of the major violators - In the name of widening the highway, the NHAI has left the roadside in complete with mud, slush, uprooted trees, etc, resulting in stagnant water all around. This surely is a breeding groung for mosquittoes. Let the Municipal Corporation identify the culprits who defy the orders and then go after the small violators.
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Alfred Rodrigues, Brahmavar:Muscat
Fri, Jul 06 2012Mr Bhandarkarit is just a trash.If you stay 10 years in America & back to India,i am sure you will continue that old habit.The so said well educated also doing the same thing.May be it is a gift in our bloodwhat you says?
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Juliet Mascarenhas, Bejai/Mangalore
Thu, Jul 05 2012Mangalore is badly in need of this action to keep the city clean.Whoever throws garbage on the roads should be fined on the spot.
Mini cranes to lift the dirt on the roads would be a better idea as it is done in other countries. This will even provide employment to the unemployed drivers.
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Fredrick Correa, Pernal/Mumbai
Thu, Jul 05 2012It is a dream but achievable dream to make our Udupi, the best and cleanest town of India.
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thomas , Mangalore/Dubai
Thu, Jul 05 2012vnayak i totally agree your comments however the clearing the bins should be done everyday and not weekly if they don't clear everyday it will stink whole city. The government should educate public on how to use garbage bins and where to put the garbage no one use this practice in Mangalore before and people are not aware of the municipality law.
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Valentine DSouza, Pernal/Saudi Arabia
Thu, Jul 05 2012It is nice to know that Udupi is following the foot steps of Singapore...All the Best...Hope we can a see a clean city with no Mosquitoes and Virus on the Air...
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R.Bhandarkar., M
Thu, Jul 05 2012Karnataka Municipalities Act-1964,
Clause 224-Must be some'trashing' clause. Wonder how many are aware of it? Does it
mention about any 'civic sense' or is it just trash?
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vnayak, mangalore/switzerland
Thu, Jul 05 2012This action is also needed in Mmangalore. But the authorities should make sure that there are proper dustbins (and not century old concrete rings) on every road and that those bins are cleared every week once or twice.
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