The amount of seized plastic in last two months is far greater than the one collected in last four years. The teams of inspectors have been visiting shops, malls, markets, hawkers, and vendors to crack a whip on banned plastic.According to civic data, the BMC – after the plastic ban started from June 23 – has seized Rs 16,964.In comparison, the results of BMC’s action in last four years against banned plastic are far less.The BMC has formed a team of over 310 inspectors from market, license and shops and establishments departments. In addition to this, earlier we had officials of only shops and establishments department to take the action.
Earlier the ban was only against plastic carry bags, which are under 50 microns thickness.The BMC has formed a team of over 310 inspectors from three departments – market, license and shops and establishments – to take action against banned plastic in the city..70 lakh from 2,09,589 offenders for violating the ban.90 crore of pvc vinyl planks Manufacturers fine.7 lakh from 2,09,589 offenders. A third-time offender will be fined Rs 25,000 along with three mon-ths imprisonment. In the same period, it collected fine of Rs 97. In the period from the year 2012 up to June 22 this year, a day before plastic ban came into force, the civic body had seized on 5,264 kgs of banned plastic with the collection of nearly 1.