Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Punjab invokes 1911 law to maintain sanitation during strike
The Punjab government has directed all Urban Local Bodies to ensure that sanitation services continue without disruption during the ongoing strike by sanitation workers.
The government has invoked old laws to make sure that garbage is collected, transported, and disposed of properly.
The court has taken note of the government's assurances and has adjourned the matter to August 11.
The petitioners, who are residents of Sangrur, have raised concerns about the accumulation of garbage and the risk to public health due to the strike.
Punjab government directs all Urban Local Bodies to ensure uninterrupted sanitation services during the strike.
Government invokes Section 233 and 234 of the Punjab Municipal Act, 1911, and Section 405 of the Punjab Municipal Corporation Act, 1976.
Court adjourns the matter to August 11, noting the government's assurances.
Petitioners allege that the strike has led to garbage accumulation and poses a serious threat to public health.
Government assures that contingency measures are in place to prevent disruption in sanitation services.
- Who
- Punjab government, sanitation workers, Sangrur residents
- What
- Punjab government invokes 1911 law to maintain sanitation services during strike
- When
- July 20, 2023
- Where
- Punjab, India
- Why
- To ensure uninterrupted sanitation services during the strike by sanitation workers
Government Directive
Sanitation Workers' Strike
Ensuring Sanitation Services
Government Directive
The Punjab government has directed all Urban Local Bodies to ensure uninterrupted sanitation services during the strike.
Sanitation Workers' Strike
Sanitation workers are on strike, disrupting regular services.
Legal Measures
Government Directive
The government has invoked Section 233 and 234 of the Punjab Municipal Act, 1911, and Section 405 of the Punjab Municipal Corporation Act, 1976, to maintain sanitation services.
Sanitation Workers' Strike
The strike continues despite government directives.
- Date of Court Hearing
- July 20, 2023
- Next Court Hearing
- August 11, 2023
- Petitioners
- Pardeep Kumar and other Sangrur residents
- Government Directive
- Ensure uninterrupted sanitation services during strike
- Legal Measures Invoked
- Section 233 and 234 of the Punjab Municipal Act, 1911, and Section 405 of the Punjab Municipal Corporation Act, 1976