Abstract: The problem of manual scavenging is a curse on our society. Many laws were enacted but failed due to various reasons. But now I hope that with help of the various strict provisions and the efficacy of the monitoring mechanism this new law will prove to be a great piece of social legislation. Though, the society would also have to contribute a lot for the success of this new law. The people should change their attitude towards dalits, untouchables not by the fear of the sanctions of any law but from the core of their heart.