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Mangalore: MCC takes measures for a cleaner city, violators to be fined

  •   Tue, Dec 10 2013 06:13:12 PM

Mangalore: MCC takes measures for a cleaner city, violators to be fined

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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (DV)

Mangalore, Dec 10: Stepping up its efforts to clean up the city, the Mangalore City Corporation has decided to take stringent action against those who fail to follow rules regarding maintenance of cleanliness and hygeine in the city.

Briefing reporters here on the Karnataka Muncipal Corporations Act (Amendment) Act, 2013 at Mangalore City Corporation here on Tuesday December 10, MCC commissioner Ajith Hegde said that failure to follow the guidelines will result in penalties or even imprisonment.

As per schedule XIII of The Karnataka Muncipal Corporations Act (Amendment) Act, 2013, whomsoever is found littering, urinating, openly defecating or committing other acts of nuisance on road, bus stand, railway stations or any other public places in the limits of MCC will be imposed a penalty of Rs 100 for first offence, and Rs 200 each time the offence is repeated.
 
"Whomsoever fails to maintain proper solid waste management or violates the rules, as per section 262 of The Karnataka Muncipal Corporations Act (Amendment) Act,2013 he/she will be penalised Rs 500, and additional Rs 50 for each day the offence is repeated thereafter," he said.

"If the person commits the offence for a fifth time, the punishment will be imprisonment for a term which may extend to three months or Rs 1,000," he added.
 
Emphasis will also be laid on section 423 of the Act regarding regulations on laying any cable including optical fiber cables and failure to adhere to conditions will attract penalty, he said.
 
Hegde also said that fines were imposed on Mangala Nursing Home, Mangala Kidney Foundation, Santhathi Clinic, Yenepoya hospital and Arvind Motors for improper solid waste management, among which, Arvind Motors and Mangala Kidney Foundation have paid the fines.

This will be functioning from tomorrow, where as three B group officers are named to strengthen the laws and uphold the laws amended.

To maintain transparency in solid waste management, MCC has also established Vechile Tracking System through GPS, M Governance and SMS-based public grievance re-addrassal system.

Various initiatives have been taken to tackle malaria and dengue, including health checkup camps, blood testing etc. All hostel wardens were informed to take necessary steps to avoid spread of these diseases, he said.

MCC assistant commissioner Prameela, health inspector Manjayya Shetty, and environment engineer Madhu Manohar were present.   

  

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  • Vinol Rego, Mangalore

    Wed, Dec 11 2013

    I have no clue as to from where they get this harebrained ideas. First they start door to door bin collection which is irregular and to make that a success they remove all the roadside bins. So where do they expect people to throw waste when there are not at home? Carry all their waste with them till they reach home? First they need to provide bins so that people don't litter in public, then they can start to fine people.

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  • santhosh, mangalore

    Wed, Dec 11 2013

    Very good move. But before you implement these rules make sure that you provide enough waste bins and clean toilets. Bringing in law is easy , but people should be provided with the facilities. Dont expect public to bring the rubbish all the way home and throw.

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  • Aron Dsouza, Mangalore

    Wed, Dec 11 2013

    this is only a few days...no one will follow...what about plastic bag issue ? what about Smocking in public place issue?

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  • Joe D'Souza, Mangalore

    Wed, Dec 11 2013

    Very nice to read but hard to understand the talk of Commissioner.
    There is a run down property near Arya Samaj Road/Kadri Road junction belong to well known family. Mosquitoes are breeding,vegetation has grown out of control,garbage is dumped,Bus Drivers urinate,wild stray dogs breed disturbing the night with the barking. We surrounding people raised the issue with Mr.Manjayya Shetty and His sub-ordinates plus with Local Corporator. Even local Kannada News Paper wrote a article on this problem with the Photograph. Until today nothing happened since year or more. Many Residents had Malaria already. These same people are calling for punishment. May be for the poor and helpless this Law will affect. MCC=Malaria Chickengunya Cholera.

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  • Joe Gonsalves, Mangalore

    Wed, Dec 11 2013

    Indeed - it is a step in the right direction to have a cleaner City. However it is pertinent to point out that the safety of people comes first. Whereas a lot has been said about rods and road improvements and a cleaner city, hardly any attention has been paid to foot-paths. Does this mean that motorists have priorities - as the talk has been revolving round better roads while walking on the sides of the roads virtually means walking into death traps.

    May I draw the attention of The Corporation authorities to give priority to good foots paths and ensure safety of the poor pedestrians before taking any other jobs..

    Joe Gonsalves

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  • D Bhat, Mumbai

    Wed, Dec 11 2013

    If MCC can build and support clean bathrooms/toilets (paid) for everyone's use, I will personally go and give an award to Mr. Hegde. Except for India, any place in the West/Gulf and even most parts of Africa have clean toilets.. What a shame!

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  • dsilva, mangalore

    Wed, Dec 11 2013

    please do make a check to the open drain near city center mall where water is seen stagnating,drain is open because the mescom has erected two electric poles to provide power to the mall,it would be nice if daijiworld reporters take pictures of the same and post it to the mcc and other newspapers to take the necessary action to close the drain

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  • Kishore Kumar, Mangalore/UAE

    Tue, Dec 10 2013

    I request MCC commissioner Ajith Hegde, assistant commissioner Prameela, health inspector Manjayya Shetty, and environment engineer Madhu Manohar to visit Barke road near the bridge, where sewerage water is openly flowing from the manhole to the channel beside the main road for the past two years. In spite of so many complaints to the MCC nothing has been done to date. Where has the loans of hundreds of crores of rupees taken from ABD gone?

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  • Golbert C Pinto, Mangalore/Muscat

    Tue, Dec 10 2013

    MCC should arrange a metal garbage boxes at every bus stop to avoid a garbage spreading on the ground.

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  • thomas, india

    Tue, Dec 10 2013

    Excellent news.
    By the people -o the people.
    Yes, every citizen should strictly follow all the norms - and conditions .
    Let every household be responsible for their compound /surroundings first .
    all garbage to be well tied in plastic bags and kept neatly in designated places for collection.
    no more spitting on roads.
    Streets should be swept clean during night time.
    no more open drains -sewers- pot holes.
    Thodus -nallas have to be clean and covered.
    Road construction have to keep and follow all safety gears -uniforms - cauton- signages as per international norms .
    School children and college students should join the CITY/MUNCIPALITY to clean the city /beaches on one particular day of the month , so there is public awareness -motivation -inspiration
    let the city dazzle-
    Any bus overspeeding or with no lighting/brakes should be impounded on the spot.
    Let there be over head bridges for pedestrians built by businessmen in their name -neat and clean structures along with bus stops.
    There should be monthly meetings with people and city authorities about their problems and also solutions.
    Inspectors:
    health- traffic- sanitary-food inspectors have to be strict to maintain every standard and take action on erring defaulters,like the dirty markets-unhygienic restaurants-hotels-eatinging places if they do not comply with specifications and standards.
    Train and Induct qualified candidates.
    cleaning the roads should be assigned to some automoblie cos having sweeping trucks.

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  • Valerian Dsouza, Udupi/Mumbai

    Tue, Dec 10 2013

    Cleanliness is extremely important.
    It has an impact/impression on our people and our culture.
    Clean Environment generates positive energy and has a vibrant impact on health of mind and body.
    If an outsider finds our place is dirty, it is highly impossible to regain the lost image.

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  • Kurt waschnig, Oldenburg, Germany

    Tue, Dec 10 2013

    A clean and well managed Mangalore, a dream would come true. The MCC has taken the right measures.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Tue, Dec 10 2013

    All stray cattle should be sent to the ABATTOIR.....

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  • balanna, Dubai / Mangalore

    Tue, Dec 10 2013

    This is the need of the hour.

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  • Homework, Mangalore

    Tue, Dec 10 2013

    New gimmick of MCC. Earlier they brought ban on use of Plastics. It didn't last long as the plastic lobby was too strong. Must see how long this is going to last or it may be just on paper to show that MCC is not lagging behind other cities.

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  • Lobo AG, Mangalore/Mumbai

    Tue, Dec 10 2013

    Mangalore City badly requires public toilets near the bus stand and markets. People from far places come to the city and they do not have facilities to easing themselves. Toilets may be constructed in line with Sulabh Sauchalays that exist elsewhere in the country. MCC may collect nominal fees for use of these toilets. As regards solid waste, MCC should arrange to collect garbage from bins installed in public places. Lastly we as responsible citizens, it is our duty to keep the city clean.

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  • Joyce D souza, Mangalore

    Tue, Dec 10 2013

    Small steps like these can be turned into a big leap soon! Come on guys, support them, atleast they are taking some initiatives to keep our Managalore clean

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  • William, Bantwal

    Tue, Dec 10 2013

    All facilities for a common man must be made first, then all rules will follow. It will be nice to see a clean city. But not to give pain to anybody because we are all satyawadi who follow Gandhiji.

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  • G R PRABHUJI, BEJAI

    Tue, Dec 10 2013

    First of all I request our MCC Commissioner to pay the fine.Ask him to inspect near the under construction Bejai market,here all the building materials are kept on the Foot path only(stones,steel rods,sand,etc.Foot path completely vanished.They talk big,& violating.

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  • Fredrick Correa, Pernal/Mumbai

    Tue, Dec 10 2013

    While the intention is good, the implementation may not be that easy. The MCC should first and foremoste ensure that there are sufficient toilets for men and women.
    Practical difficulties include : how do you identify whether a person is a first time offender or repeater? What happens if a child urinates or does other nuisance? Is there anyone to take action for offences at night?
    However, we all yearn for a clean Mangalore city. Let us sincerely hope that MCC will succeed in its mission.

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  • V..D..K, Mangalore / Dubai

    Tue, Dec 10 2013

    OK...ella...OK
    Nodwa ...estu dina..nadithade...!!
    panpina...matra...malpune yepa!!
    nikul pandar enkul kenda!!
    OOOOK......

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  • KRPrabhu, Bangalore

    Tue, Dec 10 2013

    Akulu panpini yeddeg atte...iate dada padke pani? Akulul pannini Padake balli pandud......

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