Garbage heaps sully

CHANDIGARH: No doubt the Northern areas of the city are somewhat cleaner when compared to the other sectors of Chandigarh.
However, most residential areas are withoutgarbage collection bins, and heaps of rotting waste can be seen in any corner.
Medical wing of the municipal corporation had brought up the proposal to purchase 200 cycle carts for the purpose of lifting garbage from the residential areas.But, these carts are being mainly operated in colonies and villages by contractual employees.
The issue of poor sanitation in Chandigarh had been discussed in the previous house meeting and almost every municipal councillor had criticized the authority for its "carefree attitude" in addressing the problem.
Gaurav, who lives in Sector 22, said, "Nobody removes the garbage for days at a stretch, albeit people have complained so many times."
Raj Malhotra of Sector 40 said, "Even the public parks are not spared. Garbage remains scattered and cause an an epidemic. The scenic beauty of the city is ruined."
Referring to this issue, an official said, "It would be too difficult to place garbage bins all over the streets and moreover, if installed, emptying of all the bins would not be easy. So, the cycle carts would fulfill the purpose and dumps shall be removed even from the very congested areas,"
In the financial budget 2012-2013, medical wing of the MC has sought the purchase of new machinery, better garbage bins, and has asked for Rs 49 crore to deal with the matter. Rs 23 crore had been sanctioned for the current financial year a?? 2011-2012.