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BBMP issues notices, squads to raid illegal meat shops

Thursday, 06 April 2017 00:00 administrator

The Times of India 06.04.2017

BBMP issues notices, squads to raid illegal meat shops

BENGALURU: The city corporation has drawn up a list of 250 illegal meat shops in the city and issued notices to them. It is in the process of forming two squads to conduct raids and enforce restrictions on animal slaughter.

More funds were allotted to the animal husbandry wing in the recent state budget. There are more than 3,600 meat shops in the city's eight zones. "There are many illegal shops as well. They do not have licences or violate norms set by the civic body.We have information about illegal slaughter of animals in areas like DG Halli. We will soon form two squads, which will have vehicles, to conduct surprise inspections and shut illegal meat shops," said Dr Sriram, in-charge and deputy director, animal husbandry, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP).

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BBMP's animal husband ry wing issues separate licences for shops for selling mutton, fish, chicken, beef, pork and eggs. There are two categories of licences: one for shops where fresh cut meat is sold (licence fee of Rs 2,000) and another for shops with cold storage facility (licence fee of Rs 10,000). The applicant has to get the consent of the owner of the building and neighbours.

For areas within Outer Ring Road, meat shops are allowed only if the road width is over 40ft. For areas beyond ORR, the road width has to be over 60ft. The animal husbandry wing checks cleanliness and hygiene of these shops. They are also responsible for issuing and renewing licenses.

Garbage removal to be completed in a few days

Tuesday, 04 April 2017 00:00 administrator

The Hindu 04.04.2017

Garbage removal to be completed in a few days

Work hit following stand-off between Corpn., contractor

The health standing committee of the Kochi Corporation will meet on April 10 to discuss the issue of garbage clearance.

Though the clearing of refuse from city streets has resumed, it may take a few more days to clear the backlog. Heaps of garbage could be seen piled up in different parts of the city following a stand-off between the Corporation and the contractor engaged for the job. The crisis was resolved after the Corporation re-engaged the contractor for collecting garbage on a temporary basis.

“The backlog will be cleared in a couple of days as garbage generated over the past 10 days is there on the streets,” said V.K. Minimol, health standing committee chairperson.

The collection and transportation of waste came to a standstill in the city after the Corporation withheld payments due to the contractor following an objection raised by the auditors.

The auditors of the local fund department had questioned the practice followed by the Corporation from 2007 regarding the number of trips operated by vehicles transporting garbage from the city areas to the solid waste treatment plant at Brahmapuram, civic officials said.

e-tendering

After the auditors raised objections, the Corporation went in for e-tendering of the work. “As technical objections were raised regarding the tender conditions, the Corporation has decided to seek a legal opinion on the matter and a pre-audit report from the auditors,” said Ms. Minimol.

GHMC penalises erring hotels

Tuesday, 04 April 2017 00:00 administrator

The Hindu 04.04.2017

GHMC penalises erring hotels

Ensuring quality:GHMC officials checking the meat stocks at a hotel in Hyderabad on Monday.ARRANGEMENT

Teams conduct surprise checks, find rampant use of unstamped meat

Despite informing traders and the managements of hotels and restaurants to only use meat from the slaughter houses of GHMC (Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation), it was found by the officials that the usage of unstamped meat was rampant.

The teams consisting of Deputy Commissioners, health and sanitation officials of the city’s civic body conducted surprise checks on hotels on Monday and found some kitchens in unhygienic condition. Besides, the officials also came across stale food that was ready to be served to the customers.

The erring hotel managements who were caught flouting rules were fined between Rs. 5,000 and Rs. 40,000 besides seizing the premises of some of them. The Ohri’s Hotel in Banjara Hills was fined Rs. 5,000 for not using stamped meat and also for unhygienic kitchen conditions.

Sagar Hotel in Shapurnagar was seized because of the unhygienic conditions and also for procuring meat illegally.

Sohail Hotel In Nalgonda X Roads was fined Rs. 40,000 and Astoria Hotel in RTC X Roads was slapped with Rs. 20,000 fine. Minerva Grand Hotel in SD Road was also asked to cough up Rs. 10,000. Paradise Hotel in IS Sadan and Al Saba in Gachibowli were also asked to pay Rs. 20,000. In Gachibowli, Drunkyard Shivani bar was fined Rs. 10,000.

The officials once again warned the hotel managements and the traders to only buy stamped and healthy meat from the one of the five slaughter houses situated in the city and outskirts.

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