Chandigarh's municipal corporation commissioner, Amit Kumar, has expressed frustration over delays in clearing the Dadumajra landfill, warning officials of strict accountability for any future breaches of deadlines. During an inspection, Kumar noted the slow progress in bio-mining and waste processing, particularly criticizing the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Cell's performance. The deadline for clearing the remaining legacy waste has been extended to the first week of May due to unseasonal rains, despite prior assurances to the Punjab and Haryana High Court that it would be cleared within 10 days. The court is reviewing the case, which has been ongoing since 2016, and has raised concerns over the submission of potentially forged documents by the municipal corporation. The Dadumajra landfill has become a significant environmental and public health issue, with over ₹110 crore (approximately $13.2 million USD) spent on waste management efforts. The situation highlights years of mismanagement, as Chandigarh has dealt with three major heaps of legacy waste, impacting the city's sanitation profile and contributing to a decline in its Swachh rankings.