Archive · 26 Dec 2025
Mohali Residents Suffer as Rs 65-Lakh Fine Fails to Address Dumping Ground Hazards
In Mohali, a big trash dump near homes has been causing problems for many years.
The government fined the local council Rs 65 lakh for not managing the trash properly.
But the dump is still causing fires, bad smoke, and health issues for people living nearby.
Residents are upset because the fine hasn't fixed anything.
The council says they are working to clean up the dump and make it better, but people are still suffering every day.
They want the government to take action to protect their health.
The Punjab Pollution Control Board fined the Kharar Municipal Council Rs 65 lakh for violating Solid Waste Management Rules from 2020 to 2025.
The 45-year-old dumping ground near Khanpur Kharar continues to pose health risks to nearly 6,000 residents due to fires, toxic smoke, and leachate leaks.
Residents report rising health issues like breathlessness, chest tightness, and eye and throat irritation due to the dump's conditions.
The Municipal Council claims they are processing waste and will clear the dump within three months, but residents remain skeptical.
The dump site violates mandatory siting norms, lacks proper authorization, and has no groundwater contamination monitoring systems.
- Who
- Residents of Darpan City and adjoining colonies in Kharar, Mohali
- What
- Persistent environmental violations and health hazards due to an unmanaged dumping ground
- When
- Violations occurred from July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2025; current issues ongoing
- Where
- Kharar, Mohali, Punjab, India
- Why
- Failure of the Municipal Council to comply with Solid Waste Management Rules and enforce corrective measures
- Fine Amount
- Rs 65 lakh
- Violations Period
- July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2025
- Residents Affected
- Nearly 6,000
- Dump Site Age
- 45 years
- Waste Processing Capacity
- 1,000 metric tonnes per day
- Expected Waste Clearance Time
- 3 months