The Hindu 15.02.2014
Thin plastics seized in Salem
The Salem Corporation officials seized 450 kg of plastic
items that were less than 40 micron in thickness, in a drive carried
out in the city on Friday.
City Health Officer K.V.
Arjun Kumar, who led the drive, said that a total of 750 kg of thin
plastic items were seized during the drive that was carried out on
Monday and Tuesday. On Friday, the teams inspected about 150 shops in
Kondalampatti Rountana, Ammapet Gandhi Stadium, near Muniappan Temple in
Sooramangalam and near the New Bus Stand.
He added that a fine of Rs. 10,000 was imposed on the shopkeepers who used the thin plastic items.
“The
seized items have been kept in a safe place. They will be used for
laying plastic roads and for recycling,” Mr. Kumar added.