Deduct payments if garbage collection fails: R. Ashok
R. Ashok, the Leader of the Opposition, has threatened solid waste management contractors with payment deductions if garbage collection issues are not resolved within a week. During a review meeting, he addressed complaints from residents about irregular garbage collection and delays. He emphasized the need for proper deployment of waste-collection autos and transparency in reporting service failures.
- ▪R. Ashok warned contractors of payment deductions if garbage collection issues persist.
- ▪Residents reported irregular door-to-door garbage collection and delays in waste-collection autos.
- ▪Contractors must ensure daily garbage collection and display contact details on vehicles.
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R. Ashok, Leader of the Opposition and Padmanabhanagar MLA, warned solid waste management contractors of strict action, including the deduction of payments, if the persistent garbage collection issues in his constituency are not resolved within a week.Chairing a review meeting on solid waste management in Padmanabhanagar, Mr. Ashok heard complaints from residents of Kumaraswamy Layout, Padmanabhanagar, and Banashankari wards regarding the irregular door-to-door garbage collection, delayed arrival of waste-collection autos, and the emergence of garbage black spots. He directed contractors to ensure that the sanctioned number of waste-collection autos are deployed in every ward and that garbage collection is carried out daily between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m.
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