Garbage Disposal Space Shortage Sparks Serious Debate

Madikeri, Aug. 27: The issue of the current lack of space for garbage disposal in the unit for garbage disposal in the city's Subramanya Nagar was the subject of serious discussion in the general meeting of the Municipal Corporation held today. After a detailed discussion, it was decided to meet the District Collector and the Forest Minister who will be visiting the district on Ta. 28 (today) to find a solution to the problem in order to get space for garbage disposal.

In the meeting held under the chairmanship of Municipal Corporation President P. Kalavathi, the District Collector decided that the 10 acres of land identified in 2nd Monnangeri for the solid waste disposal unit of the Municipality would be difficult to obtain environmental approval since it falls under the deemed forest and is subject to the Kasturi Rangan report. The officer brought to the attention of the meeting that the District Collector had ordered to identify 5 acres of government land in 1/1 and reserve it for garbage disposal.

Speaking at this time, opposition member Amin Moisin questioned that a lot of money has been spent by the municipal council for the development of the 10 acres of land that had already been identified, and who will bear that money. Member Appanna spoke and said that the officials had informed that the 5 acres of land that has now been identified are not adequate. 

He said that a non-partisan initiative should be taken to get an alternative land. Otherwise, this problem will not be solved.

Speaking on this occasion, Commissioner Ramesh said that there is no space to dispose of garbage in the current garbage disposal unit in Subramanya Nagar. There is a fear that the garbage will collapse somewhere if it rains. He said that the meeting should take an appropriate decision in this regard. The municipal officer said that an organization called Green Dal has come forward for the garbage disposal of Madikeri and has collected information about the garbage issue in the Madikeri city limits. Commissioner Ramesh said that if Green Dal is used, there is a possibility of success in garbage disposal, and if the meeting agrees, the Green Dal members will be called and the members will be informed by them. The members asked to fix a date as soon as possible and call them.

Member Satish said that all the members should meet the District Collector and convince the District Collector about the 10 acres of land that has already been identified. Amin Moisin said that since a lot of money has been spent on the development of that land, let's fight for that land through the court and take a decision on this. Member Anita Poovaiah said that it is not right that the RTC has got the survey of the 10 acres of land and now the land cannot be given. If that area falls under the scope of Kasturi Rangan report, let's take a decision against that report and send it.

Member Umesh Subramani spoke and said that we need to involve the public in this problem and fight. After the discussion, finally, on the 28th, a decision was taken to meet the District Collector and the Forest Minister and propose a solution to the problem. A resolution was also taken opposing the Kasturi Rangan report.

Opposition anger against the administration

Speaking at the beginning of the meeting, Amin Moisin said that this would probably be the last meeting of the municipal administration and proceeded to raise the issues. At this time, President Kalavati spoke and said that two more meetings would be held and development work would be done. At this time, Mansur spoke and asked, "What have you done in two and a half years?" President; The roads within the city limits are in disrepair and the garbage disposal unit is not being maintained. Amin Moisin criticized the municipal administration for criticizing it.

When Vice President Mahesh Jaini said that a tender has been issued for the road work, Amin Moisin said that the tender is enough, don't you need the ability to get the work done? Mahesh Jaini said that the Upalokayukta did not reprimand the municipal administration, but the municipal council, and you should not create a ruckus without discussing development. Member Mansur spoke, the street lights are not adequate throughout the city. Due to this, a young man died near G.T. Circle the other day. He said that the municipal council is responsible for this.

When Mahesh Jaini requested that the meeting be allowed to proceed as per the agenda, Mansur scolded him, saying that you have not done any development work; people know your fate. Mahesh Jaini retorted that everyone knows what your fate is, and said that he will call a press conference to inform the people about the development work we have done since 2022.

Meanwhile, Mansoor spoke and said, "We said that a delegation should go to the municipal council to seek special funds. Did you take the delegation with you?" he asked. Amin Moisin complained that you are not concerned about development. As the accusations and counter-accusations continued, member K.S. Ramesh, who intervened, asked the opposition members, "What is your intention now?" He asked the opposition members. When a verbal altercation broke out, the opposition SDPI members displayed posters with writings like "The president and vice president who were scolded by the Upalokayukta as an official hell meeting, leave the chair and leave" and expressed their anger.

On this occasion, K.S. Ramesh said, "Eject those who do not allow the meeting to be held according to the agenda; otherwise, we will walk out of the meeting." Member Mustafa demanded that the meeting be held properly. Do not allow unnecessary discussions. Let the meeting be held according to the agenda, member Uma

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