A waste-management company in Chinyalisaur, Uttarkashi district, has been accused of dumping several tonnes of garbage in the open near the Bhagirathi River. Municipal chairperson Manoj Kohli visited the site and demanded action against the company.
The waste was allegedly dumped about 10 metres from the river, near the municipality’s cowshed. The reported disposal has raised concerns about possible pollution of the Bhagirathi and harm to the surrounding environment.
Contract required scientific disposal
According to Manoj Kohli, the company received a 15-year contract to segregate and dispose of the town’s waste. The agreement required the company to separate different types of waste and process it through scientific disposal methods.
Kohli alleged that the company did not segregate the waste as required. Instead, he said, the garbage was dumped in the open near the municipal cowshed.
The allegation also raises questions about the effectiveness of Chinyalisaur’s waste-management arrangements. The reported dumping site’s proximity to the Bhagirathi River has increased concern over the possible effect on water and the local environment.
Demand for action
Kohli described the alleged conduct as a violation of environmental rules and National Green Tribunal standards. He also said the company’s working practices had raised questions about the town’s sanitation system.
The municipal chairperson has urged the Supreme Court to take suo motu cognisance of the matter and order action against the company. The supplied information does not state that any court or government authority has yet issued an order in the case.
Conclusion
The verified issue is a municipal complaint over alleged open dumping near the Bhagirathi River. Manoj Kohli is seeking action and judicial intervention, while the company’s alleged waste-handling practices remain the central concern.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where was the waste allegedly dumped?
The garbage was allegedly dumped in the open near the municipal cowshed in Chinyalisaur, about 10 metres from the Bhagirathi River.
Q. Who sought action against the company?
Chinyalisaur Municipal Chairperson Manoj Kohli sought action against the waste-management company.
Q. What did the company’s contract require?
The 15-year contract required the company to segregate the town’s waste and dispose of it scientifically.
Q. What environmental concern has been raised?
The alleged dumping near the river has raised concerns about possible pollution of the Bhagirathi and damage to the surrounding environment.
Q. What has Manoj Kohli demanded from the Supreme Court?
He has asked the Supreme Court to take suo motu cognisance of the matter and take action against the company.
