Madurai has been grappling with severe waste management issues. The Corporation has been ranked low on cleanliness in recent times, raising concern and stressing the need for a robust mechanism in place.
Recently, expressing disappointment over the poor upkeep of the Smart Fruit Market and surrounding areas in Mattuthavani, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court had pulled up Madurai Corporation.
Advocate S. Krishnakumar, the petitioner, complained that despite the Smart City initiative, the market was facing severe waste management problems and immediate attention was required. The court observed that there was a lack of urgency and interest shown by Madurai Corporation in the issue and imposed a cost of ₹50,000 on the civic body. The court directed the Corporation to clean the market and the surrounding areas forthwith and submit a report to the court.
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