Pungro to ban single-used plastic from May 1

• DIMAPUR — In pursuance to the directives from the office of the Commissioner and the Urban Development Department, the additional deputy commissioner (ADC) of Pungro, James T Khulu Tikhir, has issued a directive imposing a complete ban on certain single-used plastic (SUP) items effective from May 1.
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• The banned items include all single-used plastic carry bags regardless of thickness or microns and all single-used plastic water and soft drink bottles below one litre capacity.
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• The restrictions would apply to all individuals and entities including educational institutions, government and private offices, commercial establishments such as shops, hotels, restaurants, religious organisations, industrial units and banquet halls within the jurisdiction of the Pungro Town Council (PTC).
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• It warned that violators of the new policy would face strict penalties. It informed that a fine of INR 10,000 would be imposed for the first offence, INR 20,000 for the second and repeat offenders with permit cancellation.

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