A primary issue raised in petitions regarding the Mavallipura
 landfill is the severe contamination of groundwater and local water sources. Despite court orders and official directives, residents report that untreated leachate continues to seep into the ground, rendering local borewells unpotable and harmful to both humans and livestock.

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Key issues :

• Public Health; Crisis: Petitions cite an alarming rise in critical illnesses among villagers, including cancer, kidney failure, and respiratory diseases, which are attributed to the toxic environment.
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  Illegal and Unscientific Operations: The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) and community groups have repeatedly pointed out that the facility operates without proper environmental approvals and fails to scientifically process waste, essentially acting as an open dump yard.
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  Non-Compliance with Court Orders: Out of numerous directions issued by the High Court in Public Interest Litigations (PILs), a significant number remain unimplemented, particularly those related to bioremediation of "legacy waste" and the provision of safe drinking water.
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  Loss of Livelihoods: The landfill was established on grazing land (Gomala), which has devastated the local dairy and farming economy. Contamination has led to the death of livestock and a ban on local milk supply by the Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF).
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  Violation of Aviation Rules: Petitions have noted that the landfill's proximity to the Yelahanka Air Force Base (approx. 5 km away) creates a bird-hit hazard, violating safety regulations that prohibit such sites within 20 km of an airport.

The Mavallipura petitions essentially highlight a toxic betrayal of rural life for urban convenience. After decades of illegal dumping, the land is a poisoned legacy of contaminated wells, lost livelihoods, and a mounting health crisis that even court orders haven't fixed. Ultimately, the villagers aren't just asking for the dumping to stop—they’re demanding a total environmental cleanup and the right to breathe and drink without getting sick.

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