"The government has decided to declare Chhattisgarh as 'Plastic Carry Bag Free State' from this year. Urban Administration and Development department has issued the notification in this connection.
No industry in the state will manufacture plastic carry bags. Shopkeepers, retailers, wholesalers, traders, vendors, should not use plastic carry bags.
No individual shall manufacture, store, import, sell or transport plastic carry bag in the state from January 1 onwards, it said. If anybody violates rules in this connection, action will be taken under relevant sections of Environment (Protection) Act 1986.
3 Comments
In an amendment, its jurisdiction is extended to rural area as well
Posted 02-02-2018 15:39
good move
Posted 02-02-2018 15:38
According to plastic act 2016, it is strictly prohibited to use plastic having a size less than 51mn.
Posted 02-02-2018 15:37