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Supreme Court Raps MCD Over Defence Colony Gumti, Seeks Report by Sept. 18

The bench escalated oversight by requiring a time-bound cleanup plan with officer accountability before the next hearing.

The court reminded the MCD that it was required to clean the garbage daily, ensure sanitation and upkeep of drains, and lighting facilities in the area. (RAJ K RAJ /HT PHOTO)
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The court on July 31 directed the MCD to ensure daily maintenance and cleaning of the area around the monument. (HT PHOTO)

Overview

  • The Supreme Court summoned MCD commissioner Ashwani Kumar, reprimanded the civic body for failing to maintain the site, and directed him to fix responsibility on erring officers.
  • The court ordered a time-bound action plan and a report by September 18 identifying officials who disobeyed orders and detailing the action taken against them.
  • A senior MCD official must be deputed to monitor the monument daily, with the court reiterating requirements for daily garbage removal, drain upkeep, sanitation and lighting.
  • Court commissioner Gopal Sankaranarayanan reported persistent construction debris and non-compliance during his latest visit and told the bench he has given up on the MCD.
  • The monument has been notified as protected and cleared of the RWA’s unauthorised occupation, while MCD’s counsel attributed debris to restoration work or rain and cited miscommunication.