Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) Mayor Dr. Shelly Oberoi on Sunday wrote to MCD Commissioner over irregular garbage disposal in the city for the past few days, resulting in waste accumulation on the streets of the national capital.
In her letter, she stated, “I am writing this letter to bring to your attention the worsening condition of garbage disposal in entire Delhi especially in West Zone and Central Zone. For the past few days, the garbage collection in these areas has been irregular, resulting in an accumulation of waste on the streets.â€
She claimed that the bins remain overflowing, and the stench from the decomposing waste is unbearable.
“This issue has led to an unhealthy environment, increasing the risk of diseases and discomfort for the residents,†she added, while stating that on numerous occasions she has brought this matter to his notice, however, there has being no progress on the issue.
“There is simply a blame game between MCD officials and the waste management concessionaires.
As the MCD Commissioner it is your responsibility to ensure that waste management- the primary responsibility of the MCD - is properly executed. However, it seems that the MCD official machinery is failing on the ground,†the Mayor stated.
Expressing her displeasure, Oberoi mentioned that on more than one occasion she has asked the MCD Commissioner to accompany her to see the ground realities, but the Commissioner never has been on a single inspection with her.
