PHAGWARA: A writ petition of mandamus has been filed before the Hon’ble Punjab and Haryana High Court by petitioner Munish Prabhakar Congress Councillor Phagwara , through counsels Karanjot Singh Jhikka and Mehar Nagpal, seeking the immediate removal of an illegal garbage and solid waste dump located on Old Post Office Road, Phagwara.
The petition highlights that the dump is situated in a densely populated area, adjacent to the wall of the Government Primary School, posing severe health risks and environmental hazards. The accumulation of garbage and solid waste has resulted in a significant public nuisance, contributing to pollution and the spread of diseases in the locality.
The Hon’ble High Court took up the matter and has adjourned the case to March 26 for further adjudication. It may be mentioned here that the residents are feeling much inconvenience due to foul smell being spread from this heap of garbage. Even the people including pedestrians and vehicle drivers could cross near the garbage by covering their nose to prevent themselves from the diseases.
The outcome of this petition is expected to have a significant impact on waste management policies and enforcement in the region. The petitioner and residents of the affected ward are hopeful that the Hon’ble Court will intervene decisively to ensure the removal of the illegal dump, thereby improving the living conditions of the local community.