The Indian Express 14.08.2012
PMC doubles fine for littering
The PMC legal committee on Monday approved the proposal to double the
penalty on those held responsibile for creating nuisance in public
places.
“The penalty for those behaving irresponsible and making public
place dirty was less to act as a deterrent for those doing it. Thus, the
penalty should be increased and the proposal was approved,” said Datta
Bahirat, chairperson of legal committee.
Earlier, the PMC used to fine Rs 50 for those throwing waste or
spitting in open but now it will be Rs 200. Those taking bath in the
open will be fined Rs 100. Those held for open defaecation would be
fined Rs 200 as against Rs 50 in the past. Those feeding animals in
public places with have to pay Rs 500 fine and those washing vehicles in
public place will be fined Rs 1,000. Those unable to keep their
courtyards clean would be fined Rs 500, while those washing clothes in
public place will have to Rs 200.
