ADM Amarbir Kaur Bhullar Issues Orders for Cleaning of Vacant Plots

 ADM Amarbir Kaur Bhullar Issues Orders for Cleaning of Vacant Plots

– Legal action to be taken against violators

Hoshiarpur / Daljeet Ajnoha/July 3

In view of the potential spread of serious diseases like dengue, malaria, and chikungunya due to accumulated garbage, filth, and stagnant water in vacant plots across the city, Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Amarbir Kaur Bhullar has issued strict orders to the concerned plot owners and occupants to ensure cleanliness.

ADM Amarbir Kaur Bhullar stated that stagnant water and waste in vacant plots serve as breeding grounds for disease-causing mosquitoes and other insects, posing a severe health risk to the public. Therefore, regular cleaning of such plots is absolutely essential to prevent disease outbreaks.

Exercising her powers under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, the ADM directed that all privately owned or occupied vacant plots within the city limits must be cleaned immediately. Plot owners or occupants must ensure the removal of garbage and stagnant water and must construct boundary walls or install fencing around the plots to prevent further accumulation of waste.

The ADM also warned that failure to comply with the orders will result in legal action under the Punjab Municipal Corporation Act, 1976, the Environment Protection Act, 1986, and the Municipal Solid Waste Rules, 2016. If the cleaning is carried out by the Municipal Corporation, Council, or Panchayat, the cost will be recovered from the respective plot owners.