The order was passed by a division bench of Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice RC Khulbe after noting that the State authorities are only passing ‘paper orders’ regarding the ban on non-biodegradable plastic.
The Court, therefore, ordered the Registrar (Judicial) to create an email id – solidwastecomplaint@uk.gov.in, which would be open to the public to send their complaints regarding solid waste, which is collected and not removed in any part of the State, be it within municipal limits, or in rural/forest areas.
“Along with the complaint, the complainant should also upload the photographs to show the collection or non-disposal of solid waste, clearly identifying its location. The complainant should clearly provide his/her identity and contact details. The complaints, which are received shall be perused by the Registrar (Judicial) after 05:00 P.M. every day. These complaints shall be printed out, provided they relate to issues regarding solid waste in the State, and not otherwise,” the bench ordered.
It shall be the responsibility of the respective commissioners of the local civic bodies to then have the complaints actioned, the bench further said.
The commissioners shall revert within two working days of the complaints being forwarded by the Registrar (Judicial) to inform as to what steps have been taken in respect of the complaints so received. The bench further added that the State shall give wide publicity to the said email id so that the citizens are made aware of the same.
Source: Barandbench
