How can I lodge a complaint against municipal corporation burning collected garbages in my locality which is not a dumping area?

Babji Yana's answer at Quora on 17th May 2019

Burning garbage at public places and landfill sites is illegal and banned by the National Green Tribunal. This aspect is covered under Environmental Protection Act 1986 and Municipal Solid Wastes Rules 2000. Legally, this can be dealt with invoking the provisions of IPC and CrPC.

In fact, there are instructions to municipal workers not to burn or incinerate any wastes. But, there is “communication deficiency”.

Municipality concerned can impose a fine upto ₹25,000 on public and its own workers for burning garbage, wood, municipal waste, plastics, leaves etc.

Capture the act of burning any waste by municipal workers and raise a complaint on the App or Website of the Municipality concerned. Also send a complaint online or offline to Pollution Control Board.

Pollution is going to affect the future and is becoming a major concern.