State Act

THE ODISHA MUNICIPAL ACT, 1950

221. Municipality to arrange for the removal of rubbish and filth :– Every Municipality shall make adequate arrangements for– (a) the regular sweeping and cleansing of the roads and removal of sweepings therefrom; (b) the daily removal of filth, rubbish and the carcasses of animals from private premises; (c) the daily removal of filth and rubbish from dustbins and private premises; and (d) the conversion of such sewerage, offensive matter, filth and rubbish collected by the municipality to compost manure in the manner prescribed; and with this object, it shall provide– (i) depots for the deposit of filth, rubbish and the carcasses of animal; (ii) covered vehicle or vessels for the removal of filth; (iii) vehicles or other suitable means for the removal of the carcasses of large animals, filth and rubbish; (iv) dustbins for the temporary deposit of rubbish.