In a stern move, the Urban Health Centre (UHC), Mapusa, has issued a final notice to the Chief Officer of Mapusa Municipal Council, directing immediate cleanup and restoration of hygiene at the Mapusa fish and meat market within seven days, or face indefinite sealing of the premises.
The notice, signed by the Urban Health Officer, highlights gross negligence and administrative failure on the part of the municipal council, which has allegedly ignored repeated directives to maintain sanitary standards in the busy market area.
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According to the inspection report, stagnant water near the market building has become a breeding ground for mosquitoes, while heaps of unused junk and waste continue to pile up around the premises, posing serious public health risks.
The action comes just days after the Chief Officer reprimanded the garbage contractor for failing to maintain cleanliness in the town. The UHC has made it clear that unless the council undertakes immediate and sustained sanitation efforts, the market premises will be sealed indefinitely to safeguard public health.
