Garbage dumped on road near Koodal Alagar Temple
Madurai Corporation Commissioner Gaurav Kumar has warned of fines for illegal garbage dumping near the Koodal Alagar Temple. The city is struggling with waste management issues exacerbated by recent rains and waterlogging in low-lying areas.
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Highlights urban sanitation challenges and the tension between municipal enforcement and infrastructure limitations in Indian cities.
Garbage dumped on road near Koodal Alagar Temple left Garbage dumped on West Vadampokki Street near Koodal Alagar Temple in Madurai on Tuesday. https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/dhn55p/article71604544.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/9864_20_10_2026_11_46_7_1_IMG_20261020_114557.JPG HANDOUT Madurai, Garbage dumped on the west vadampokki street near the koodal alagar temple in Madurai on Tuesday. Photo, Handout MADURAI Leaving garbage on the roads or around the dumper bins would attract fines and severe punishment for spoiling the eco-system, said Corporation Commissioner Gaurav Kumar here on Tuesday. He was inspecting a few lowlying areas in and around Periyar bus stand in the early morning with the city health officials and sanitary inspectors. On seeing the garbage strewn all over the road near the famous Sri Koodal Alagar Temple, the Commissioner instructed the officials to keep surveillance and punish violators.
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