Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Waluj Member Seeks Probe Into Alleged Inadequate Nullah Cleaning
A local representative says drains in the Waluj area were not cleaned properly.
He asked CIDCO officials to investigate the work.
The drains are described as being like open sewers for much of the year.
People living nearby are worried about their health.
They believe dirty, open drains may increase the risk of diseases such as dengue, malaria and pneumonia.
Residents had already asked officials to clean the drains on July 17.
They said the cleaning should have happened before the monsoon.
The administration’s response to the allegations was not reported.
Panchayat Samiti member Dattatray Varshe sought a high-level inquiry into alleged inadequate nullah cleaning in CIDCO Waluj Mahanagar-1.
Varshe submitted a memorandum to the CIDCO administration on Wednesday.
The memorandum alleged that natural drains remain like open sewers throughout the year because of administrative negligence.
Residents expressed concern that the drains could increase risks of dengue, malaria and pneumonia.
Citizens had submitted an earlier memorandum on July 17 seeking drain cleaning before the monsoon.
- Who
- Panchayat Samiti member Dattatray Varshe and residents of the Waluj area.
- What
- A memorandum sought a high-level inquiry into alleged inadequate cleaning of natural drains.
- When
- Varshe submitted the memorandum on Wednesday; residents had submitted an earlier memorandum on July 17.
- Where
- CIDCO Waluj Mahanagar-1, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
- Why
- Residents raised public-health concerns about open drains and possible disease risks.
- Location
- CIDCO Waluj Mahanagar-1, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
- Issue
- Allegedly inadequate cleaning of natural drains
- Demand
- A high-level inquiry into the cleaning work
- Petitioner
- Panchayat Samiti member Dattatray Varshe
- Health concerns
- Potential risks of dengue, malaria and pneumonia
- Earlier request
- Residents submitted a memorandum on July 17
- Administration named
- CIDCO administration