Madikeri: The Chief Officer of Somwarpet Town Panchayat C Natraj has warned that if anybody is found using or selling banned plastic items in the town, the goods will be seized and the offenders slapped with a penalty.
As per the government’s mandate, usage and sale of plastic carry bags, plastic banners and flexes, use and throw plastic plates, cups and spoons, cling films, plastic dining table mats and goods manufactured from thermocol and plastic microbeads is prohibited.
C Natraj has said, “It has been noticed that the banned plastic goods are still being used in Somwarpet town. This is violation of the National Green Tribunal Act. If the town panchayat finds anybody selling banned plastic goods, it will seize the goods and also slap a penalty on the culprits”.
“The public should give up using plastic goods and cooperate in maintaining a clean and healthy environment,” he added.