CCMC penalises three agencies for garbage dumping and damaged road restoration
CCMC penalises three agencies in Coimbatore after inspections revealed serious violations related to roadside garbage dumping and improper restoration of roads following civic works. The Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation imposed penalties amounting to ₹15 lakh, sending a clear signal that negligence affecting public spaces will not be tolerated.
The action followed repeated complaints from residents in the East Zone, where uncollected waste and damaged roads had become daily concerns. Officials said the penalties were imposed after direct field inspections confirmed lapses by private contractors and service providers entrusted with public works.
CCMC penalises waste dumping after on-ground inspection
The civic action began with an inspection in Sowripalayam, under Ward 53 of the East Zone, where garbage was found dumped along roadsides and open spaces. Despite an established door-to-door waste collection system, large quantities of mixed waste were seen piled near residential areas.
Officials observed that indiscriminate dumping continued even in locations where segregation facilities and collection schedules were clearly in place. The failure, authorities said, lay not only with residents but also with contractors responsible for monitoring and clearing vulnerable dumping points.
Following the inspection, a private contractor was fined ₹5 lakh for allowing repeated waste accumulation along key roads. Officials directed immediate removal of the dumped garbage and instructed field staff to intensify monitoring in the area.
The Corporation also stressed the need for sustained awareness among residents on responsible waste disposal. Officials said enforcement would go hand in hand with education to ensure long-term compliance rather than temporary clean-ups.
Surveillance measures are also being strengthened. CCTV cameras are to be installed or actively monitored in locations prone to illegal dumping, and repeat offenders will face higher penalties.
CCMC penalises agencies over poor road restoration works
In a separate action, the civic body imposed another ₹5 lakh penalty on the agency handling the 24×7 drinking water supply project after finding that roads in Masakalipalayam were not properly restored following underground pipeline work.
During inspection, officials noted uneven surfaces, loose gravel and incomplete patchwork, which posed safety risks to motorists and pedestrians. The poor quality of restoration drew criticism, with officials stating that road reinstatement is as important as the utility work itself.
Authorities reiterated that agencies executing underground works are responsible for restoring roads to their original condition within stipulated timelines. Failure to do so disrupts daily movement and increases accident risks, particularly during night and rainy conditions.
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Earlier the same day, officials also penalised a broadband network company ₹5 lakh for leaving a road trench unattended after laying underground cables in the Vilankurichi–Cheran Managar Road area. The pit was found open and poorly barricaded, creating a serious hazard for road users.
The Corporation made it clear that digging roads without proper restoration or safety measures will attract strict penalties, regardless of whether the agency is public or private.
Alongside these actions, the Commissioner reviewed attendance records at a sanitary workers’ inspector office in Ward 51 to assess workforce deployment and supervision in the East Zone. Officials said regular field reviews are essential to ensure accountability at all operational levels. Also Read: ECI failed in SIR Draft Rolls as Mass Deletions Surface Across Tamil Nadu
Senior health and engineering officials accompanied the inspections, underlining the Corporation’s focus on coordinated enforcement rather than isolated action.
Conclusion
The penalties imposed highlight a stricter enforcement approach by the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation against agencies compromising cleanliness and road safety. Officials said similar inspections will continue across zones to ensure contractors follow civic norms and public spaces are protected.
