Court Orders Expansion and Ventilation for Ranchi Public Toilets

The Jharkhand High Court has directed the Ranchi Municipal Corporation to expand the size of public lavatories and ensure proper ventilation. This decision follows a public interest litigation concerning the scarcity of public toilets in Ranchi, affecting especially women at the Khadgarha Bus Stand.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Ranchi | Updated: 06-10-2025 18:33 IST | Created: 06-10-2025 18:33 IST
Court Orders Expansion and Ventilation for Ranchi Public Toilets
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The Jharkhand High Court has mandated the Ranchi Municipal Corporation to significantly increase the size of public lavatories, addressing a pressing urban issue.

In its directive, the court emphasized the necessity of adequate ventilation within these facilities, a concern raised following a news report highlighting the lack of public toilets at Khadgarha Bus Stand.

Responding to the court's directive, the corporation is making efforts to improve its facilities and has also provided a complaint number for cleanliness-related issues.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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