Press Release

We Demand Similar Hard Action by MCD to Curb Illegal Waste Dumping – Dr. Anthony Raju, Advocate Supreme Court & Global Environmentalist

New Delhi, August 17, 2025 —

Welcoming the bold decision by the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) to deploy armed security personnel and police support to curb illegal waste dumping, Dr. Anthony Raju, Advocate Supreme Court, Chairman of the All India Council of Human Rights, Liberties and Social Justice (AICHLS), and Global Environmentalist, has called upon the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to immediately replicate these measures in the national capital.

The Gurugram model involves strict coordination between civic authorities and police, impounding vehicles engaged in illegal dumping, and ensuring criminal proceedings against violators. According to Dr. Raju, this represents a “no-nonsense approach to urban environmental protection” and sets an example for other metropolitan cities.

Dr. Anthony Raju said:

“The menace of illegal waste dumping is as grave in Delhi as in Gurugram. The MCD must learn from this decisive action and implement similar strict measures without delay. Citizens of Delhi deserve a clean and safe environment. Strong enforcement is the only deterrent against habitual violators.”

He further emphasized that Delhi, being the capital of India, must lead by example in enforcing environmental discipline and adopting zero tolerance towards pollution and illegal dumping.

Key Demands by Dr. Anthony Raju

1. Deployment of enforcement squads with armed personnel in Delhi, on the lines of MCG.

2. Strict impounding of vehicles engaged in waste dumping.

3. Immediate criminal proceedings against habitual offenders.

4. Public awareness and community participation to ensure sustainable waste management.

5. Transparency in civic enforcement to restore public confidence in MCD’s governance.

About Dr. Anthony Raju

Dr. Anthony Raju is a renowned Advocate of the Supreme Court, Human Rights Defender, and Global Environmentalist, leading campaigns on climate justice, sustainable development, and civic accountability. He is the Chairman of the All India Council of Human Rights, Liberties & Social Justice (AICHLS) and an internationally recognized voice for environmental and human rights protection.

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