GHMC issues notices to Ramky over delays in garbage collection

Hyderabad: Citing delays and negligence in garbage collection operations, the GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan on Friday issued a notice to the Hyderabad Integrated MSW Ltd. (Ramky) charging it with failing to adhere to the terms of the waste management contract.
The GHMC in a press release said as per the agreement, the agency was required to complete garbage clearance at all 2,532 Garbage Vulnerable Points (GVPs) and bin points across the city by 10.30 am every day to ensure public convenience.
However, a performance review revealed that on October 16, garbage was cleared at only 1,879 GVPs within the stipulated time, indicating a clear lapse in compliance.
The Commissioner also pointed out that of the 2,000 second storage bins proposed for installation across the city, the agency had installed only 850 bins so far. He directed the agency to immediately complete the installation of the remaining bins without further delay.
Karnan warned that failure to comply with GHMC directives will attract heavy penalties and stringent action under the provisions of the agreement.