DMC grants one-month extension for dumping site use till April 30, warns strict action and no further relief.
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DIMAPUR — The Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) has granted a one-time, one-month extension for use of its existing dumping site, pushing the deadline to April 30, 2026—while making it clear that no further extension will be allowed.
The decision comes after multiple representations from lessees, permit holders, contractors, and other stakeholders seeking more time to transition following the earlier order to discontinue dumping from March 30.
In a press release issued on Tuesday, the DMC asserted that the extension has been granted on “humanitarian and administrative grounds” and is strictly temporary in nature. It added that the relaxation should not be treated as a precedent or a matter of right.
Under the revised directive, all authorised users—including commercial establishments, institutions, contractors, and bulk waste generators—may continue to use the existing dumping site only until April 30, subject to strict compliance with waste management norms.
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The civic body has mandated adherence to segregation rules and scientific disposal practices in line with the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, and municipal guidelines. It also issued a stern warning against dumping waste at unauthorised locations within its jurisdiction.
“Any violation will invite penal action, including fines, cancellation of permits or leases, and other measures under the Nagaland Municipal Act, 2023,” the release stated.
It urged all stakeholders to utilise the extended period to make alternative arrangements for waste disposal, reiterating that the deadline is final and will not be extended further under any circumstances.