Virajpet, Jul. 11: In the wake of the complete ban on plastic in the Virajpet municipality, municipal officials raided shops selling plastic illegally and seized and destroyed about 20 kg of plastic carry bags and plastic covers.
The raids were conducted under the leadership of the municipality's environmental engineer Ritu Singh and staff and plastic items were seized from every shop. Although the sale and use of plastic items were banned in the town two years ago, most of the traders were selling plastic items. Many times, awareness was created about the plastic ban and notices were issued.
However, since the sale of plastic did not stop, officials raided shops and issued notices to the owners, and if found selling, fines are imposed. Shops using plastic are constantly inspected in the city, fines are imposed and seized. Environmental engineer Ritu Singh warned that the public should stop using plastic, which is harmful to the environment, and join hands with the municipality. They checked shops from the meat market to the KSRTC bus stand and seized 20 kg of plastic bags and destroyed them.
Strict action
Plastic is banned in the city limits. However, illegal sale of plastic is going on. In the wake of the ban, shops were visited and illegally collected plastic items were seized and warnings were given. Ritu Singh warned that strict action will be taken if the rules are violated in the future.
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