Gurugram, 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 being conducted under strict technical supervision, local residents say the project has failed to yield visible results. Environmentalist Vaishali Rana alleged that the contractor appointed for the task instead dumped the waste in the Aravalli Hills rather than transporting it to Palwal. "Without any transportation records, how can the municipal corporation release the funds? This is just an eyewash. It's a scam," she said, accusing civic officials of collusion. Supreme Court advocate and social activist Rajeev Yadav raised concerns over procedural violations in transporting the waste. "Transporting waste to another district wasn't even part of the RFP (request for proposal). Only the Directorate of Urban Local Bodies can permit such movement - yet the Secretary of MC Tauru gave unauthorised permission," he said. Yadav also flagged the lack of route plans, GPS tracking, vehicle monitoring, and written consent from DMC Palwal, calling it a violation of National Green Tribunal (NGT) norms that bar cross-district movement of legacy waste. Social activist Younis Khan from Tauru echoed the concerns, alleging untreated waste was dumped directly into the Aravallis. "This is environmental destruction disguised as waste management," he said. The district municipal commissioner of Nuh, Dr Sushil Malik, said an investigation is underway. "Strict action will be taken against the contractor and official if found guilty," he said. Karan Nain, the contractor executing the project, alleged systemic corruption. "I had to pay officials to clear the bills. The corruption level is so high that without engaging in illegal activity, it is impossible to survive or make any profit," Nain said. Following the allegations, Nuh deputy commissioner Vishram Kumar Meena ordered a fresh probe. "We had earlier formed a team, but no report was received. A fresh investigation will be conducted, and strict action will be taken if wrongdoing is found," he said. State forest minister Rao Narbir Singh also took note. "A penalty will be imposed on the contractor, and if any department official is found involved, strict action will follow," he said....