Plastic Ban in City From Today
With the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) setting a March 15 deadline to implement the Plastic Waste (Management and Handling) Rules 2009, the BBMP’s technical staff will randomly test bags being sold and seize them if they don’t measure up. From Tuesday, the Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) will seize plastic bags less than 40 micron in thickness within its jurisdiction.
“While the enforcement authority will be the KSPCB, the BBMP will be responsible for safe collection, segregation, transportation and disposal of plastic,” Commissioner Siddaiah said.
KSPCB’s Chief Environmental Officer M.D.N. Simha ruled out the postponement of the enforcement date. He claimed that no application has come to the KSPCB for renewal of registration, as required by the rules. “If the manufacturers don’t comply, KSPCB is empowered to issue closure notice, cut off power and water connections and, in extreme cases, prosecute,” he said.
A representative from the Peenya Plastic Manufacturers’ Association said the rules for multi-layer plastic bags were not clear. Mr. Simha urged the manufacturers to submit a representation to the KSPCB, which would then seek a clarification from the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests.
- Plastic carry bags shall not be less than 40 microns in thickness. BBMP will seize plastic bags less than 40 micron in thickness within its jurisdiction.
- BBMP will be responsible for safe collection, segregation, transportation and disposal of plastic within its jurisdiction.
- If the manufacturers don’t comply, KSPCB is empowered to issue closure notice, cut off power and water connections and, in extreme cases, prosecute.
- Mr. Simha urged the manufacturers to submit a representation to the KSPCB, which would then seek a clarification from the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests.
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