Dimapur, October 15: The Dimapur Urban Council Chairmen Federation (DUCCF) has expressed concern over irregular garbage collection in several colonies across Dimapur, stating that residents continue to face service gaps despite paying the Residential Sanitation Fee (RSF).
In a press statement dated October 15, the federation urged the Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) to ensure regular and reliable waste collection, while calling on colony councils to monitor sanitation services in their respective areas and report shortcomings to the concerned authorities.
According to the DUCCF, the issue of sanitation services has been raised repeatedly with the DMC. Following discussions involving the DMC, DUCCF and Gaon Buras (GBs), a general meeting was held at the Lions Club, where the matter was deliberated upon.The federation stated that an annual fee of INR 80 per household was agreed upon in 2024, with the expectation of improved sanitation services.
However, collection services reportedly remained inconsistent. Following subsequent meeting involving DUCCF and its executive members, the fee was agreed to be increased to Rs. 100, with residents expecting regular and effective garbage collection.Expressing concern that the increase in fees has not been matched by dependable services in many colonies, DUCCF stressed that sanitation is essential to public health, cleanliness and the dignity of residents.
The federation called on the DMC to establish a clear garbage collection schedule and promptly inform affected colony councils of any disruptions.DUCCF also urged all colony councils to remain vigilant, monitor waste collection in their respective areas and bring continuing service gaps to the attention of the authorities.
Maintaining that residents should not be expected to pay the Residential Sanitation Fee where the service is not being provided, the federation urged the DMC to first ensure reliable garbage collection across colonies and work with colony councils to address the existing shortcomings.
