Summary:
The division bench of Justice SR Brahmbhatt and Justice VB Mayani remarked that civic authorities should understand that beautification of the city without ensuring cleanliness is of no use. He also said that the civic body had tried to develop an alternative dumping site, but failed to do so due to widespread opposition. The court's remarks came during the hearing of a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by Mohammed Kaleem Siddiqui, seeking proper management of the waste dumping site and development of an alternate site within a prescribed time frame. The Gujarat High Court has criticised the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) for its lackadaisical approach in dealing with the closure of Pirana landfill site and development of an alternate site. The counsel for AMC agreed with the court's remarks and clarified that the issue is of grave importance..