The AP High Court on Mo-nday gave six weeks to the GHMC to control the mosquito menace and maintain hygiene in the city.
A division bench comprising acting Chief Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose and Justice Vilas V. Afzulpurkar was dealing with a plea by advocate Wasim Ahmad Khan, who had complained that no action had been taken to clear filth that helped in breeding mosquitoes.
GHMC counsel explained the steps that were being taken to control mosquitoes.
Appearing for the petitioner, Mr Mohd Moinuddin submitted that the GHMC itself had admitted that about 45 portable fogging machines and 247 knapsack sprayers were not functioning. He submitted a copy of a report obtained from the GHMC through the RTI with regard to steps taken by the corporation and the position of the equipment available with it to control mosquitoes in the city.
He also submitted photographs showing overflowing sewerage drains and open nalas.
Reacting to the submissions, the Bench directed the GHMC to ensure steps to control the mosquito problem within six weeks and report compliance to the court.