Also the High Court order to create a police outpost to prevent burning within three days of issuance of notice (issued on February 10) is yet to be met.

“TNPCB has issued several notices to the Corporation to stop burning of waste. However, burning continues till date,” says Ganeshan, a resident of Kodungaiyur.

“When the matter came up for hearing as early as in 2007, the same commissioner had said that watch towers would be constructed to keep vigil against burning of waste and water tankers would be stationed to douse the flames. ,” says advocate Danielle.

On Monday, the corporation commissioner was summoned before the two-member bench.