Ensure no garbage heap is left unattended: MC chief

Panchkula: Municipal commissioner Vinay Kumar Tuesday directed officials to ensure that no garbage heap remains unattended across the city, stressing stricter field monitoring and prompt waste clearance.

The directions were issued during a meeting with sanitation staff, including door-to-door workers, assistant sanitary inspectors (ASIs) and supervisors, at the Sector 12 community centre to streamline coordination and improve service delivery.

Kumar asked supervisors to step up field visits and personal inspections to ensure timely lifting of waste in all sectors and public places. He warned that negligence at any level would not be tolerated.

Door-to-door collection staff were instructed to respond promptly to directions from supervisory officials and ensure immediate clearance of identified spots.

Special emphasis was laid on Garbage Vulnerable Points (GVPs), with instructions for daily waste lifting and a phased plan to reduce their number across the city.

The commissioner said the focus was not only on cleanliness but also on creating a healthier urban environment, and called for better coordination among staff.

Sanitation-related issues were also reviewed during the meeting, with directions for prompt redressal of staff grievances.