Housing societies grapple with lack of civic sense as residents carelessly toss garbage out of windows

Time of India

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Pune: A blissful walk in the housing society's garden in the evening turned into a nightmare for a resident when he sustained severe head injuries from a carelessly tossed beverage can, resulting in hospitalisation and surgery.
Several housing societies across the city are grappling with thoughtless acts of residents discarding garbage from their windows or balconies.
What should be a serene stroll through the society premises has become a treacherous ordeal, with unsuspecting individuals at risk of being struck by carelessly tossed debris.
"Some people throw eggshells, vegetable peels, and tea leaves from their windows, which fall on the ground and create a mess and stink.
Sometimes, there are used tissues strewn around the society premises. It's disheartening to see lack of civic sense among our neighbours. Despite repeated warnings and fines, some individuals continue to treat our society premises as a dumping ground," said Anita Shah, a resident of a housing society on NIBM Road.
Sushmita Das, a member of the management committee of a housing complex in Undri, said, "The housekeeping staff has come across used sanitary products and even sharp objects carelessly discarded from flats.
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It's not only unsightly but poses a serious health hazard to our children playing in the common areas as well. Even after putting pictures of the mess on the society's WhatsApp group, there seems to be no correction of this irresponsible behaviour.
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Shanta Kasbe, a housekeeping staff member, said, "Every day, we encounter a trail of litter scattered across the premises. Sometimes people throw used diapers and sanitary pads when we are cleaning the premises.
There is one building which we all avoid going near because someone keeps spitting tobacco from one of the windows and it has fallen on us a couple of times, staining our clothes."
The issue extends beyond mere littering, as some occupants resort to surreptitious tactics to conceal their habits. Pooja Mehta, a resident of a society in Viman Nagar, said, "I've seen neighbours discreetly disposing of their food delivery packets through windows or balconies.
This behaviour not only contributes to the mess but also sets a poor example for the younger generation."
Despite the efforts of society management committees to address this issue through awareness campaigns, fines, and strict enforcement, the problem persists. Lack of civic sense and disregard for the well-being of others seem deeply ingrained, even among educated households.
Under tort law, falling objects from residential buildings pose significant liability risks.
Property occupants must exercise due diligence to prevent accidents from unsecured items like flowerpots, air-conditioning units, or heavy objects near windows and balconies.
"When objects fall from heights causing injury, the occupier of the flat can face civil litigation under negligence tort. The law mandates reasonable precautions to safeguard public safety. Injured parties can seek damages through civil suits, holding negligent occupants accountable for medical expenses and compensation.
Building managers and residents share responsibility for maintaining safety standards, particularly in common areas," said Shweta Awale, an advocate.
Pune: A blissful walk in the housing society's garden in the evening turned into a nightmare for a resident when he sustained severe head injuries from a carelessly tossed beverage can, resulting in hospitalisation and surgery.
Several housing societies across the city are grappling with thoughtless acts of residents discarding garbage from their windows or balconies.
What should be a serene stroll through the society premises has become a treacherous ordeal, with unsuspecting individuals at risk of being struck by carelessly tossed debris.
"Some people throw eggshells, vegetable peels, and tea leaves from their windows, which fall on the ground and create a mess and stink. Sometimes, there are used tissues strewn around the society premises. It's disheartening to see lack of civic sense among our neighbours.
Despite repeated warnings and fines, some individuals continue to treat our society premises as a dumping ground," said Anita Shah, a resident of a housing society on NIBM Road.
Sushmita Das, a member of the management committee of a housing complex in Undri, said, "The housekeeping staff has come across used sanitary products and even sharp objects carelessly discarded from flats. It's not only unsightly but poses a serious health hazard to our children playing in the common areas as well.
Even after putting pictures of the mess on the society's WhatsApp group, there seems to be no correction of this irresponsible behaviour.
"
Shanta Kasbe, a housekeeping staff member, said, "Every day, we encounter a trail of litter scattered across the premises. Sometimes people throw used diapers and sanitary pads when we are cleaning the premises. There is one building which we all avoid going near because someone keeps spitting tobacco from one of the windows and it has fallen on us a couple of times, staining our clothes."
The issue extends beyond mere littering, as some occupants resort to surreptitious tactics to conceal their habits. Pooja Mehta, a resident of a society in Viman Nagar, said, "I've seen neighbours discreetly disposing of their food delivery packets through windows or balconies. This behaviour not only contributes to the mess but also sets a poor example for the younger generation."
Despite the efforts of society management committees to address this issue through awareness campaigns, fines, and strict enforcement, the problem persists.
Lack of civic sense and disregard for the well-being of others seem deeply ingrained, even among educated households.
Under tort law, falling objects from residential buildings pose significant liability risks. Property occupants must exercise due diligence to prevent accidents from unsecured items like flowerpots, air-conditioning units, or heavy objects near windows and balconies.
"When objects fall from heights causing injury, the occupier of the flat can face civil litigation under negligence tort. The law mandates reasonable precautions to safeguard public safety. Injured parties can seek damages through civil suits, holding negligent occupants accountable for medical expenses and compensation. Building managers and residents share responsibility for maintaining safety standards, particularly in common areas," said Shweta Awale, an advocate.
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