Police station, 205 residents get Municipal Corporation challans for not segregating waste

Indian Express

29-07-2025

In a drive to ensure compliance with the Solid Waste Management (MSW) Rules, 2016, the Municipal Corporation (MC), Chandigarh on Tuesday carried out a city-wide campaign and issued challans to 205 residents and even to the police station in Sector 11 for various violations.
According to MC officials, during a routine inspection, a team discovered that mixed waste was being improperly stored within the premises of the police station — a clear breach of the mandatory waste segregation norms. Under the MSW Rules, all institutions, including government establishments, are required to segregate wet (organic/kitchen) and dry (plastic, paper, etc.) segregate waste at source before disposal.
The civic body penalised the police station for non-compliance and issued strict instructions to implement proper waste segregation practices without delay. Officials warned that any further violations would invite harsher penalties.
The MC also issued challans to 205 residents too for handing unsegregated waste to door-to-door collectors. Additionally, 34 challans were issued for littering in public areas.
The civic body officials engaged with defaulters on the ground, made them aware about the environmental and civic benefits of proper waste segregation — ranging from enhanced recycling to cleaner neighborhoods and reduced landfill burden.
MC Commissioner Amit Kumar emphasised that strict compliance is essential for the city's sustainability. 'Segregation at source is not a choice — it is the law,' he stated. 'These drives will now be a regular feature across Chandigarh, and non-compliance will attract penalties without exception.'
'This action sends a clear message that the rules apply equally to every citizen and institution,' an MC spokesperson stated.
'Segregation at source is not just a guideline; it is a legal obligation crucial for maintaining public hygiene and environmental sustainability.'
The Municipal Corporation has urged all government departments, institutions, and residents across Chandigarh to adhere strictly to waste management rules and support its ongoing cleanliness mission. The civic body warned that continued disregard for the rules would result in financial penalties and further action.