As part of the Punjab Government’s concerted efforts to transform the cleanliness of cities and villages, the Jalandhar district administration has launched a campaign to clear garbage heaps from vacant plots. Under this initiative, over 300 notices have been issued to plot owners who have been negligent in maintaining cleanliness.
Providing details, Deputy Commissioner Dr. Himanshu Aggarwal stated that action is being taken against plot owners who fail to keep their plots clean, with over 300 notices already issued.
He noted that many plot owners are cooperating with the administration’s campaign, with cleanliness enthusiasts not only cleaning their plots but also constructing boundary walls.
Dr. Aggarwal strictly instructed other plot owners to clean their vacant plots and make boundary walls to prevent the spread of diseases during the ongoing monsoon season.
Reiterating the Punjab Government’s commitment, under Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, to make Punjab the cleanest state in the country, the Deputy Commissioner emphasized that no effort will be spared to enhance cleanliness in Jalandhar district.
He added that over 60 complaints related to vacant plot cleanliness have been resolved through the Action Helpline WhatsApp number 9646-222-555. The Jalandhar Municipal Corporation has addressed the majority of these issues, with senior officials personally following up on the progress.
Dr. Aggarwal directed all plot owners across the district to clean their vacant plots, keeping in mind public health safety and the risk of diseases during the monsoon season.
Additionally, to curb illegal garbage dumping, plot owners must construct boundary walls or fences around their plots. Failure to comply will result in government departments undertaking the cleaning, with the expenses recovered as fines from the plot owners.
Non-payment of fines will lead to a red entry in the revenue records. Furthermore, legal action will be initiated under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita-2023, the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, the Punjab Municipal Corporation Act, 1976, and the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016, including fines and police action.
Dr. Aggarwal stressed that these measures are entirely in the interest of public health to protect residents from diseases, especially during the monsoon when vector-borne diseases can spread rapidly. He reaffirmed the Jalandhar administration’s commitment to ensuring a clean environment and safeguarding the health of residents.