The Times of India              27.06.2013

Clear garbage from lotus tank, mayor tells civic officials

AURANGABAD: Mayor Kala Oza on Wednesday directed the civic body to clear silt and garbage from the historic Kamal talav (lotus tank) near Aam Khas maidan. The mayor visited the tank following complaints that it was in a bad shape and was being used to dump garbage.

During her visit, she also found that some of the hoteliers had dumped garbage in the tank. While directing the officials to immediately clear the tank of garbage and silt, she also asked them to take stern action against those indulging in defacing the historic tank.

The garbage has also posed health hazards to the people living in Dilras Colony and Aref Colony situated in the vicinity of the tank.

Oza told the civic body officials to ensure that the garbage is lifted and transported to Naregaon dumping ground. She also directed the officials to ensure that the area receives drinking water as per the schedule. While inspecting the area, she found that some of the sanitary workers were working without hand gloves and rain coats. She directed the officials to immediately provide them necessary equipment. In-charge city engineer Hemant Kolhe accompanied the mayor during her visit.