Chandigarh, Dec. 31 -- The municipal corporation (MC) House on Tuesday passed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to regularise and streamline door-to-door garbage collection from commercial units across the city. This was among more than 15 agendas cleared by the House.

Under the MoU, traditional collectors serving shops, offices, hotels, and restaurants are now brought under the ambit of MC regulations. The agreement introduces strict penalties for non-compliance and sets rules regarding biometric attendance, courteous behaviour, fixed duty hours, and the mandatory collection of segregated waste. Collectors are strictly prohibited from demanding money directly from shop owners and doing so will incur a fine on verification of complaint...