Mangaluru: The officials of health, environment and revenue department of the Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC), who conducted raid on several shops in and around the city Market area, seized over 400 kg of banned plastic bags, cups, plates and other materials on Tuesday, June 25.
The raid was conducted under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner (Revenue) of MCC Gayathri Nayak. Starting the raid from ‘Amarnath Enterprises’ located on Maidan Cross road, the officials seized over 300 kgs of plastic bags, cups and other materials. The officials also struck several plastic outlets on Maidan Cross Road and Central Market area. Some shop owners were fined Rs. 250 to Rs. 500 for keeping bags of thickness less than 40 microns.
Speaking to the mediapersons Gayathri Nayak informed that the MCC has already taken strict measures to control illegal sales of plastic bags and other items, which are less than 40 microns. “Though lot of awareness has already been created about stopping usage of plastic bags and other plastic materials, some shops are still engaged in selling the same. As substandard plastic items are strictly banned throughout the state, the MCC would also repeatedly conduct these type of raids, so as to stop selling and purchasing plastic items. People also should cooperate with the MCC in this regard”, she informed.
Gayathri Nayak also informed that if the shopkeepers continue to sell banned plastic items even after paying penalty, measures will be taken to cancel their license. “Measures will also be taken to shut the industries which are producing plastic items by violating the guidelines”, she informed.
Environment engineer Madhu S, Health officer Manjaiah Shetty among others were present during the raid.
