Upalokayukta Criticizes Officials Over Mismanagement at Garbage Disposal Unit and Market

Madikeri, July 3: Justice and Upalokayukta K.N. Phanindra expressed his deep dissatisfaction after finding chaos in the garbage disposal unit and market in the district headquarters Madikeri and took the officials to task. At the same time, he gave strict instructions to the officials concerned to register a case voluntarily and take immediate action.

At 7 am, amidst foggy weather and drizzle, Phanindra went to the garbage disposal unit near Stonehill in the city and expressed his dissatisfaction over the inadequate waste disposal there. Waste disposal should be done scientifically. The atmosphere here is creating fear. Lack of willpower of the officials has led to the problem reaching this level. He expressed his anger against the Municipal Council and Pollution Control Board officials, saying that the garbage unit has now become like a mountain of garbage.

Experts should be called and action should be taken for scientific disposal. A report should be prepared and submitted immediately. Otherwise, action will have to be taken against all the officials, he warned, adding that there is a possibility that sewage water will enter the water source and cause danger. The officials should have paid attention to all these. If they do not work in a disciplined manner, I will not just leave it. I will recommend punishment to the government. No scientific study has been done here. Although there are treatment plants in other districts, they are good. The situation here is very bad. The surrounding residents have also been inconvenienced. It does not seem like the officials have worked properly. He questioned vehemently whether at least minimum cleanliness should be maintained until the unit is shifted, and said that I cannot remain silent after seeing this plight.

Awareness should be created among the people about waste segregation. He advised them to seek the cooperation of the Legal Services Authority for this.

Poor market condition

The Upalokayukta, who also visited the city market complex, lashed out at the officials after seeing the actual situation there. He also obtained information from the traders.

Hi-tech market is in a state of disrepair. Water enters during the rainy season. It is not possible to do business. There is no proper water flow system. 

The traders drew the attention of the Upalokayukta to other problems including the rampant uncleanliness, lack of proper system for cleaning meat.

Traders should be protected first. Instead of giving a lease, the market should be managed by the municipal council itself. There is no benefit in giving a lease without proper system. The market should be kept clean on the weekly market day. He directed that traders should not face any problem. Traders will also be fined if they throw garbage anywhere. Therefore, attention should be paid to this. Gates should be installed within the market area. More electric bulbs should be provided. Electric lights including tube lights should be installed, he said.

Why stinginess..? - Dudden Nimda..?

When the Sub-district Magistrate gave instructions to provide drinking water in the market, the traders complained that the water was not available properly there.

Expressing dissatisfaction on this occasion, the Sub-district Magistrate said, "Why are you stingy in doing the work of the people? What are you doing? Is it public money? Shouldn't it be spent on the public? Why are you acting like you are giving from your pocket?" He asked them to immediately install water units in 2-3 places.

Despite several protests, the Municipal Council has not responded. The traders complained that no action has been taken so far to prevent rainwater from entering.

Responding to this, the Sub-district Magistrate said, "The drains should be cleaned from time to time. Cleanliness should be maintained. The negligence of the authorities is the reason for the situation here, and he expressed his deep dissatisfaction, asking if you would feel like staying here."

Visit to Government Bus Stand

The Deputy Lokayukta, who visited the city's government bus stand, instructed to install CCTV cameras, drinking water units, and clocks. On this occasion, passengers brought to the attention of the lack of proper bus system for rural areas. During the visit, Deputy Commissioner S.J. Somashekar, G.P. CEO Anand Prakash Meena, District Superintendent of Police R.N. Bindumani, Deputy Conservator of Forests Abhishek, Additional District Commissioner Sahana S. Hadimani, Deputy Divisional Officer Nitin Chakki, Deputy Lokayukta's Personal Secretary and Civil Judge Kiran Patil, Lokayukta SP Udesh, District Legal Services Authority Member Secretary Shubha, Tahsildar Sridhar, Urban Development Project Director Manjunath Ramanna, Municipal Commissioner H.R. Ramesh, Environment Officer Maheshwari Singh and AEE Satish were present.

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