Karnataka Lokayukta orders clearance of garbage in Bengaluru ward
Justice B S Patil directed civic authorities to remove 80 tonnes of accumulated waste from the Shettihalli ward following resident grievances.
The Karnataka Lokayukta intervened on Saturday to ensure the removal of 80 tonnes of accumulated garbage in Bengaluru's Shettihalli ward, according to the Deccan Herald.
Justice B S Patil directed the Lokayukta police to inspect Ward 12, specifically around Kammagondanahalli, after receiving various complaints and grievances.
Following a report that included photographs, Patil instructed officials from the Bengaluru North City Corporation (BNCC) and Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited to take action.
An intensive cleaning operation began on Saturday, during which the previous waste contractor's agreement was ended and a new contractor was brought in.
The new contractor used a JCB, four tippers, and two compactors to clear the waste in one day.
A statement noted that the Lokayukta emphasised the need for civic authorities to maintain regular sanitation and systematic garbage clearance to prevent such situations from recurring.