The Hindu 25.07.2014
HDMC resumes drive against plastic carry bags
HDMC officials checking plastic carry bags at a shop in Hubli on Thursday.— Photo: Kiran Bakale
Following continuing usage of plastic carry bags of less
than 40 microns by shopkeepers, the Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation
has, after two years, resumed its drive against use of such bags.
On Thursday, it was carried out in shops at Janata Bazar in Hubli, which came under HDMC Zonal Office No. 8.
Assistant
Commissioner of Zone 8 Ganachari and officials raided shops and
searched for plastic bags of less than 40 microns. Mr. Ganachari told
The Hindu
that they found its rampant use by shopkeepers despite the ban.
Mr.
Ganachari added that the shopkeepers had been issued notices and had
also been warned that their trade licence would be cancelled if they
continued to violate the law.