{
  "id": 5375593,
  "title": "Bhiwandi Civic Body Faces ₹15-Crore Liability, Seeks Legal Options Before Waste Contractor Payment",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/bhiwandi-civic-body-faces-15-crore-liability-seeks-legal-options",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-03T17:15:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/bhiwandi-civic-body-faces-15-crore-liability-seeks-legal-options-before-waste-contractor-payment"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Bhiwandi-Nizampur Municipal Corporation (BNCMC) is facing a ₹15 crore financial liability to compensate waste management contractor Anthony Waste Handling Pvt Ltd. This issue sparked intense debate during the general body meeting. The municipal finances are already under stress, prompting corporators to question the wisdom of passing this burden onto taxpayers. Members from the BJP raised objections, demanding accountability for any administrative errors that led to the liability. The civic administration was urged to consult legal experts on potential legal remedies, such as a review petition or other options available under the Supreme Court's decision. Municipal Commissioner Anmol Sagar emphasized that any administrative decision must be approved by the general body. Following the heated discussion, Mayor Narayan Chaudhary decided to keep the ₹15 crore amount aside while seeking legal counsel on the possibility of revisiting the Supreme Court and exploring all available legal remedies.",
  "summary": "Bhiwandi: The Bhiwandi-Nizampur Municipal Corporation (BNCMC) is staring at a ₹15-crore financial liability payable as compensation to waste management contractor Anthony Waste Handling Pvt Ltd, triggering a sharp debate in the general body meeting on Thursday. With the civic body's finances already under strain, corporators questioned the rationale behind burdening the exchequer and demanded…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}