Dynamite News BMC collects Rs 3,90,000 fine on 4th day of plastic ban
After the Maharashtra government enforced a ban on plastic in the state, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) seized 255.400 kilogram of plastic and collected Rs Rs 3,90,000 in fine.
Mumbai: After the Maharashtra government enforced a ban on plastic in the state, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday seized 255.400 kilogram of plastic and collected Rs Rs 3,90,000 in fine.
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The BMC's plastic ban team visited a total of 5,440 shops across the city and found 94 shops in possession of banned plastic. Of those, 78 paid the fine, while 16 refused to pay.
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The mentioned fine was collected till 6:00 pm.The BMC launched a drive against the plastic on June 23 and formed various teams to conduct raids at various places. Anyone who was found using plastic was imposed with a fine.
A complain authority has been formed at every ward for those who refused to pay the fine. And, a case will be registered against those who refused to pay the fine. On March 23, the Maharashtra government had issued a notification, imposing a ban on the manufacture, use, sale and distribution of all plastic materials like plastic bags, spoons, plates, bottles and thermocol items.
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On April 13, the Bombay High Court had called the ban 'reasonable'. (ANI)