MARGAO, Feb. 2 -- Team Herald

Roque Mascarenhas, the petitioner representing 'Citizens for Sonsoddo' in the High Court, has raised concerns regarding the failure of the Margao Municipal Council (MMC), an 'A' class municipality, to effectively resolve ongoing waste management issues at the Sonsoddo dump yard.

Talking to reporters, Mascarenhas criticised the civic body for its inefficiency despite the significant funds being generated from taxpayers.

"The municipal council continues to spend a large sum of money on transporting garbage to the Cacora waste treatment plant, but I'm satisfied with the progress made in clearing the legacy waste," he noted.

Mascarenhas highlighted that when the petition was initially filed, the High Court is...