The Uttarpara Kotrung Municipality, West Bengal has issued a notice for the proper implementation of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016. The Government has implemented Section 4 (C) of the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 which specifies that person organizing an event in open space, shall segregate the and manage the waste generated during these events.
The government has prohibited the manufacturing, sale, distribution, importing and stocking of plastic carry bags below 50 microns. In case of contravention, penal action of confiscation and imposition of fine shall be applicable as per the provisions of Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016.
Fine imposed for different categories:
• Sellers of plastic bags (for each instance) shall be liable with a fine of Rupees 500.
• Buyers of Plastic bags (for each instance) shall be liable with a fine of Rupees 50.
The order shall be effective from June 22, 2020.
