The Hindu    20.08.2012

Plastic materials seized; 15 persons fined

The Corporation health officials seized one tonne of plastic packets and wrappers of less than 40 microns in thickness from shops, hotels and other commercial establishments during checks conducted across the city on Saturday and Sunday.

Shops

City Health Officer (in-charge) H. Ramachandran said that a total of 65 shops were inspected and fine to the tune of Rs. 15,250 was collected from 15 persons for using the banned plastic materials to pack goods.

The checks were conducted at Veerapandi, Vidhya Colony, Palladam Road, Mangalam Road and Avinashi Road.