ldquo;Despite the ban, carry bags continue to reach hawkers from neighbouring cities like Diu, Daman, Silvassa, Vasai and Dahanu.Civic officials have claimed that the sneaky supply of banned plastic carry bags from neighbouring states has resulted in the ban being not effective.Mumbai generates 7,200 metric tonnes of garbage daily, a significant portion of which is plastic.
The following offences will be liable for the punishment of Rs 25,000 fine and imprisonment of three months. Following the floods, plastic carry bags under the thickness of 50 microns and size under 8x12 inches were banned by the state government under the Maharashtra Non-biodegradable Garbage Control (MNBGC) Act.
Authorities there should take action against the manufacturers to stop the supply,rdquo; said a senior civic official.Mumbai: Despite a ban on plastic carry bags, their illegal use is rampant in the city due to their free availability and underhanded supply from neighbouring cities.The violation of this act would
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