Silchar Municipal Corporation cracks down on roadside littering, warns violators of hefty fines

Way2barak, July 20 : In a determined effort to restore civic discipline and cleanliness in the heart of the town, the Silchar Municipal Corporation carried out a surprise inspection at Itkhola Bazar under Ward No. 3 on Saturday morning, catching residents red-handed while dumping household waste along the roadside.

The market area, one of Silchar’s busiest hubs, had for weeks been plagued by piles of rotting garbage dumped indiscriminately by locals despite repeated appeals from the civic body. Acting on reports of persistent violations, a team of Corporation officials arrived at the spot and apprehended several individuals in the act of throwing domestic refuse into public spaces.

Notices were served on the spot, and the violators were firmly warned that any repeat offence would attract a fine of ₹2000 as per the guidelines of the Swachh Bharat Mission. The officials also explained that such unhygienic practices pose serious health risks and tarnish the city’s image, urging residents to make use of door-to-door collection services and designated garbage bins instead of treating public roadsides as dumping grounds. “This is about more than just cleanliness,” said one official present at the site. “It’s about respecting the city and the people who live in it. Public spaces belong to everyone  they are not private dustbins. If persuasion fails, we will not hesitate to enforce penalties.”

The Corporation’s swift action drew mixed reactions from onlookers , some applauding the move as long overdue, others quietly retreating from the scene. Several shopkeepers and passers-by also pledged to support the Corporation’s cleanliness drive by discouraging such behaviour among neighbours and customers.

The officials wrapped up the drive with a clear message, a clean Silchar is a shared responsibility, and the Corporation will act decisively against those who defy civic norms. As their slogan resounded through the marketplace , “Public spaces are for all, not for garbage , act responsibly” the seriousness of the campaign left a mark on the morning crowd, underscoring the need for collective commitment to keeping the town clean and healthy.