What allegations are being made against the Tiruppur Corporation regarding waste management?

Residents allege misuse of ₹6.9 crore in public funds for scientific waste processing and illegal dumping of unsegregated waste.

What environmental violations have occurred in Tiruppur?

The Corporation is accused of dumping waste in abandoned quarries, causing groundwater contamination and air pollution, despite court directives.

Who is investigating the waste fund allegations in Tiruppur?

Residents have approached the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) for a thorough probe into the expenditure and practices.

Home / Environment / Residents Demand Probe into Tiruppur Waste Scandal

Residents Demand Probe into Tiruppur Waste Scandal

1 Dec

•

Summary

Residents allege ₹6.9 crore waste funds were misused by a private entity.
Waste dumping occurred despite court and NGT directives.
Corporation faces probe for illegal dumping and groundwater contamination.

Residents Demand Probe into Tiruppur Waste Scandal

Residents in Tiruppur's Mudhalipalayam and Nallur areas are calling for a thorough investigation into the alleged misuse of ₹6.9 crore by a private entity responsible for municipal waste processing. Petitions detail the dumping of unsegregated waste into abandoned quarry pits across multiple locations, despite clear prohibitions from the Madras High Court and the National Green Tribunal. This practice has reportedly led to significant groundwater contamination from leachate, as confirmed by the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board.

The Tiruppur Corporation has faced substantial penalties, including a ₹3.5 crore fine, for violating Solid Waste Management Rules, which resulted in severe groundwater and air pollution due to toxic fumes from burning waste. This penalty underscores the alleged financial liability and criminal negligence by Corporation officials. Residents are seeking a DVAC probe to address public concerns regarding potential tender manipulation, misappropriation of funds, illegal dumping practices, and violations of environmental protection laws.