Authorities warn that the sale, storage, and use of single-use plastic is prohibited in the city, and violators will have their trade licences cancelled
Anyone using, selling, storing, transporting or distributing banned plastic items from August 15 will face penalties of up to ₹5,000, besides legal action under the relevant provisions of law
201 raids have been conducted so far this year, resulting in the seizure of over 250 kilograms of banned plastic. He noted that fines totaling ₹1,95,150 have been imposed on those violating the regulations, Kurnool civic chief said