India, April 30 -- A project that aims to clear legacy waste from Palwal's landfill by using microbes has come under serious scrutiny, with environmentalists, legal experts, and activists alleging large-scale irregularities, procedural violations, and potential misuse of public funds. Officials have ordered a fresh investigation after calls from activists demanding an "independent probe" into what they describe as a civic scam disguised as environmental cleanup.

Despite claims by municipal authorities that waste segregation, treatment, and disposal are proceeding under strict technical supervision, locals argue the project has failed to deliver tangible outcomes. Environmentalist Vaishali Rana alleged that the contractor responsible for ...