India, June 27 -- GREATER NOIDA A Rs.2 lakh penalty was imposed on a private firm by Greater Noida authority for its poor waste management and inadequate cleanliness in Birondi village, in Greater Noida, said officials on Thursday.

A surprise inspection was conducted by the authority on Wednesday and a penalty was imposed after it was found that the area was littered with garbage and the sanitation standards were unsatisfactory.

Senior authority officials expressed strong displeasure at the poor condition of cleanliness and took immediate action against the responsible sanitation firm. Apart from the monetary fine, a warning notice has also been issued to blacklist the company for repeated lapses, said officials aware of the matter.

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