It seems that the BMC thinks that no one lives around the yard," Shaikh said. Stench, insects and contaminated water affect everyday life," Chheda said, adding that the BMC has found a non-applicable solution (the deodorant spray) for a hard-hitting problem. Brandishing photographs of the yard — under-construction wall, unmanned gates and no CCTV provisions — Shaikh castigated the BMC on its tall assurances given a few months ago. Shaikh also dismissed the proposal of spraying the deodorant — a project worth Rs1.2 crore — on the yard, claiming it would never solve the issue. Civic apathy, which is talked about often, was once again brought to the fore on Tuesday, after corporators, cutting across party lines, attacked the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for its "snail-paced" attempts to fortify the Deonar dumping ground.

Source: dna July 06, 2016 02:37 UTC