Representatives and concerned citizens from the Navelim panchayat met Additional Collector Ramesh Gaonkar to press for action on garbage management and delays in installing closed circuit television cameras at the panchayat. The delegation included local elected members and resident representatives who outlined recurring operational gaps and public concern over cleanliness and safety. The meeting convened to seek firm timelines and administrative oversight for remedial measures.\n\nGaonkar directed officials to prepare a detailed estimate covering wet and dry waste management and to submit a panchayat-level report within 15 days. The official instructions included assessments of collection frequency, segregation facilities and requirements for mechanised support, and discussion of the appointment of Class I contractors to oversee waste management operations. Officials were asked to align estimates with existing municipal standards and to identify clear responsibility for implementation at ward level.\n\nThe delegation also raised concerns over delays in installing CCTV cameras despite a High Court order, and officials examined administrative and procurement hurdles that have caused the hold-up. Measures to ensure compliance with the court directions were discussed, including clarifying vendor timelines, site readiness and monitoring arrangements to improve transparency and security across public spaces. The Additional Collector urged expedited action to restore public confidence and to provide a visible administrative response.\n\nThe meeting focused on strengthening waste management systems and expediting the installation of surveillance infrastructure to address civic and security concerns raised by local representatives and residents. Participants emphasised the need for coordinated monitoring, periodic review of progress and community engagement to support long term behaviour change. Officials committed to reporting back with the requested estimate and an implementation plan that could be tracked by panchayat authorities. Follow-up reviews were expected to ensure that timelines were met and that operational gaps were closed.