Delhi Mayor Cracks Down on Garbage Collection in West Zone

Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi directed the deputy commissioner of MCD to issue a notice to a private agency responsible for garbage collection in West Delhi. After an inspection revealed widespread filth, Oberoi warned the agency of strict action if the garbage was not removed within five days.

Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi on Thursday instructed the deputy commissioner of MCD to serve a notice to a private agency responsible for garbage collection in West Delhi. The mayor's directive came after an inspection found significant amounts of garbage littering the roads.

Oberoi, along with officials and councilors, inspected Mohan Garden and Bindapur wards in the West Zone, where they found piles of garbage scattered over two to three kilometers, causing traffic disruptions. She issued a stern warning to the waste management agency, emphasizing that strict action would be taken if the garbage is not cleared within five days.

Additionally, Oberoi highlighted the urgency of improving the sanitation system and stated that daily garbage removal and additional staff would be required to address the issue. The mayor reaffirmed the AAP government's commitment to making Delhi a clean and green city through rigorous inspections and enforcement.

(With inputs from agencies.)