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Uttar Pradesh Plans Outsourced Cleaning for District Court Complexes
The Uttar Pradesh government is preparing a common framework to outsource regular cleaning and sanitation in district court complexes. Chief Secretary SP Goyal chaired a meeting where the proposal was discussed. The…
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The Uttar Pradesh government is preparing a common framework to outsource regular cleaning and sanitation in district court complexes. Chief Secretary SP Goyal chaired a meeting where the proposal was discussed. The plan aims to standardise cleanliness and support compliance with Supreme Court directions.
The Supreme Court’s 15 January 2025 order directed high courts and state governments to maintain toilets and related facilities in court premises. Uttar Pradesh is also building separate toilets for men, women, persons with disabilities and transgender persons where needed. Private agencies already manage sanitation at the Allahabad and Lucknow high court complexes.
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Cleaner court complexes would help litigants, staff and visitors, but outsourcing by itself may not guarantee good maintenance. The proposal’s effectiveness will depend on clear standards, regular monitoring and transparent procurement. Information on funding, contract worker protections and accountability remains limited. Strong claims that private agencies alone will solve sanitation problems would therefore be premature.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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