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Court Orders Report on Madurai Bio-Waste Chaos
19 Aug
Summary
- Madras High Court seeks report on biomedical waste management.
- Petition highlights risks of infectious diseases and pollution.
- Court ordered strict implementation of 2016 waste rules.
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has ordered the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board to file a report regarding a public interest litigation. The petition seeks strict enforcement of the Biomedical Waste Management Rules of 2016, focusing on proper segregation, collection, transportation, treatment, and disposal of medical waste.
The court's directive comes in response to concerns raised about the inadequate management of growing biomedical waste in Madurai and southern Tamil Nadu, a region experiencing significant expansion in its healthcare infrastructure. The petitioners highlighted that improper handling of this waste poses serious risks of spreading infectious diseases and contaminating soil and water bodies.
Allegations include discrepancies in waste movement and processing, with reports of biomedical waste being found abandoned in open areas and along the Vaigai River. Such illegal disposal could lead to severe environmental damage and public health endangerment, violating environmental protection laws.
