The amici curiae further informed the Court that even though two robotic excavators and sucker-cum-jetting machines for cleaning the drainage system have been procured by the Corporation of Kochi, they have been kept idle.
Therefore, the Court directed the Standing Counsel for Cochin Corporation, advocate Janardhana Shenoy to obtain instructions in this regard by the next posting date.
“I make it clear that if the afore machines are available, then it would be a complete shame if they are kept idle and not put to use, particularly when monsoons are fast approaching. This Court will consider passing specific orders in this regard on the next posting date, after Sri. Janardhana Shenoy is able to obtain instructions,” the Court said.
On being informed by the amici curiae on various complaints regarding pre-monsoon cleaning, the Court said,
“I do not think that this Court should micro-manage the cleaning effort of the Corporation, but it is without a doubt that the officers concerned are fully responsible for its effective implementation”.
Source: Barandbench
