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Mangalore: Officials Crack Down on Illegal Plastic Sale, Seal Four Shops

  •   Wed, May 09 2012 12:12:49 PM

Mangalore: Officials Crack Down on Illegal Plastic Sale, Seal Four Shops

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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (NM)

Mangalore, May 9: In a suprise raid, health inspectorson Wednesday May 9 swooped down on shops in Bunder here and slapped fines on those selling plastic items with thickness less than 40 microns.

Apart from imposing fines and seizing plastic items, the inspectors also sealed four shops in Bunder here for allegedly running their trade without the licence from Mangalore City Corporation.

The inspectors stopped at various shops and inspected the quality of the plastic goods using a gauge. The officers then confiscated plastic items lesser than 40 microns in thickness. Several shopowners also had to pay fines for the poor quality of the plastic.

After sealing the shops, the inspectors directed them to fetch license to start business again. "No one was arrested but we warned them and imposed a penalty of Rs 250 on the owners," said health inspector Raghunath speaking to daijiworld. 

'Megha' building and shops in Bibi Alabi road, Bunder were raided by the officers.

The raid was carried out by Raghunath, environment officer Madhu of City Corporation, Inspector Sushanth, Santhosh, Yeshwanth, Bharath and Basavraj among others.
  

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  • Rudolf Rodrigues, Loretto/Mumbai

    Thu, May 10 2012

    The Supreme Court on Monday voiced concern over the extensive use of plastic bags and the dangers they posed to the environment, saying unless steps were taken the next generation faced a threat greater than an “atom bomb”.

    The apex court, which was hearing a petition by two non-government organisations working to protect animals, d its intent to completely ban use of such bags or make it mandatory for manufacturers to pick up their plastic waste and recycle it.

    “Unless there is a complete ban or plastic-manufacturers retrieve and recycle the plastic, the next generation faces a threat that is greater than the atom bomb,” Justice G.S. Singhvi, sitting alongside Justice S.J. Mukhopadhyaya, said.

    The PIL petitioners through senior advocate Shyam Divan cited studies showing veterinary hospital operation data finding 30-50 kg of plastic in cows stomachs across the country.

    He said generally people dispose of food in plastic bags in municipal bins. Attracted by the food the cows eat it up along with the plastic bag, which is found to get stuck inside the cow’s stomach.

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  • Louis, Kuwait

    Thu, May 10 2012

    Take action on manufacturers of Plastic Bags. Shop owners are not having enough technical equipment such as 'THICKNESS GUAGE METER' to check the gauge of plastic bags. They need to buy plastisol bags from registered mfgs with details of bags printed on the packing cover. Officers are using dial thickness gauge meter instead of Digital meter to get the perfect accuracy. Moreover thickness of bag may not be the same at all points, only by weighing the bag one can determine the perfect micron.

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  • Damodar Bhat, Udupi

    Thu, May 10 2012

    The ban on sale of plastics had come years ago. Why are the MCC officials taking action now ?

    Moreover the building put up by Krishna Palemar in front of Webster Market ( Veg market ) itself is illegal.What action has the same MCC taken regarding this illegal building ?

    I would like to apply for a certified copy of the sanctioned building plan under RTI and proceed to the High Court to seek justice.I will involve the same MCC officials starting from the Commissioner,Town Planning officer etc onwards.

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  • Pramila, Mangalore

    Thu, May 10 2012

    Ha Ha Jokers of the Health Dept. Go to Bejai, the footpath has been allotted to sell fish, poultry products, meat and vegetables in front of the Church and Lourdes Central School. The scene is pathetic. The new market building to be inaugurated in June 2009 as promised by the Corporator is yet to stand on its pillars! First care for public health and the environment will be automatically taken care of.

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  • Bulsam, Mangalore

    Wed, May 09 2012

    The Officials Crack Down on Illegal Plastic Sale, Sealed Four Shops but is this the solution to the problem?
    Sir, put the owners o f the sealed shop behind bar and ask to spill the beans and name the owners of the factory where these under-graded plastic bags are manufactured. Don't simply chop the tip of the menace as an eye-wash instead go to the roots and uproot the illegal manufacturers for good.
    Jai Hind!

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mangalore/Mapusa/Mumbai

    Wed, May 09 2012

    These JOKERS need to find out who are the manufacturers / marketers of these Plastic bags?
    This is like arresting people walking out of a restaurant after having a sumptuous beef meal.

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  • Jawar D'Souza, M'lore/Doha

    Wed, May 09 2012

    A Typo in my comment also missed the bracket on error.

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  • vincy, bangkok

    Wed, May 09 2012

    You will not find a clean toilet bathroom if you visit their office who raided the shops.

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  • Kihore, Udupi/Dubai

    Wed, May 09 2012

    Short cut is Close/Raid/fine all the factory which manufacturing plastic items with thickness less than 40 microns.

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  • Ian, Mangalore

    Wed, May 09 2012

    Why havent the influential people shops been raided??

    Small time people are just scapegoats.

    As long as there is "CORRUPTION" and 'INFLUENCE" these acts are just a gimmick and a eye washer

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  • Abu Safwan, Mangalore

    Wed, May 09 2012

    These shops not belongs to Mangaloreans. All marvadis and Rajasthanis.... They coming here and spoiling our environment. The fine 250/- is just a joke.

    Dear Lokayoktha, please ask this shop owners how much they paid fine without receipt. (under table to the Raghunath Team).

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  • Jawar D'Souza, M'lore/Doha

    Wed, May 09 2012

    It must be a typo error, I think the word thousand is missing after Rs 250 which I think is not sufficent to replace the the environmental damage. Why only Bunder area is it blacklisted. Hope it's not a Birthday of any of these 7 people conducting the raid, if so this will only be a source to generate income to the evening party.

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  • Richard - KSA, Puttur

    Wed, May 09 2012

    Dear Raghunath, did you Completed environment engineeing course?

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  • jamil ahmed, udupi/qatar

    Wed, May 09 2012

    We have to appreciate this move by the health authorities, how far this movement continues, one has to observe. Kindly note there may be recycled bags used for packaging food. The quote by Mr . Ashok is commendable hygiene point of view, which department will take this initiative. In Middle East such raids are performed during wee hours to check for any stale food in refrigerator. Good luck to ALL who anticipate improvement and hygiene drive by the government administration.

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  • Austin D Cunha, Mangalore

    Wed, May 09 2012

    I wish WEALTH INSPECTORS visit few politicians shops, houses, villas.....hotels..and seal/lock if they find illegal things...

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  • Adhka, M'lore/AUH

    Wed, May 09 2012

    Good work well done from helath authority, i would greatly appreciate if our health inspectors have a raid to all the bangalore Ayyangar bekery, i have exeperienced they are so unhygienic,

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  • Nannu , Mangalore

    Wed, May 09 2012

    Ha Ha Ha!!!! Rs 250/ fine??. Its pea nut for these who sells china make goods without bill. Check inside the dubai bazaar. Heavy fine to be charged with the imprisonment.Damage to the envionment is countless due to usage of plastics.

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  • Anna, Mangalore/Mangalore

    Wed, May 09 2012

    Nanonji Nataka !!!!!!

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  • rizwan, Mangalore/Dubai

    Wed, May 09 2012

    Wow... What a great achievement by MCC Officials !!! They need to carry the thickness measuring gauge to CHECK THE DEPTH OF THE POTHOLES found on Mangalorean Roads. Then, public should be allowed to fine these MCC officials for their negligence. These MCC officials need to understand their priorities and act accordingly.

    The next stage of this raid will be the dialogue between MCC officials and the Shopkeepers : "Anna bakka pidaayi thikkle, paatherga"

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  • Ashok, Udupi/Dubai

    Wed, May 09 2012

    Well done. I also request Health Inspectors to visit the Restaurants & Hotels to check how they maintained clean & hygine. I am sure if they check Kitchen , they will not drink even Tea.

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  • Jacobnelson, Bejai

    Wed, May 09 2012

    NOW IN RAINY SEASON
    NO MORE CLOSING WINDOWS WITH PLASTICS.

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  • AJ, mangalore

    Wed, May 09 2012

    I am suprised that Daijiworld gets first hand information even before the raid. Great!!!

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  • R.Bhandarkar., M

    Wed, May 09 2012

    Story of surgery not thatFantastic
    Defaulters only in 'Plastic'
    Big Bandicoots in 'Attic'
    Whose offences more 'Realistic'
    Require operation 'CLASSIC'!

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  • Rakesh shetty, mangalore

    Wed, May 09 2012

    GOOD MOVE RAGHUNATH AND TEAM. BAN PLASTICS SALES IN KARNATAKA AND MAKE PLASTIC FREE STATE.

    STOP ALL ILLEGAL PLASTIC SALE AND SEND THEM TO JAIL THOSE WHO INVOLVED IN THIS.

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  • shankar, kundapur

    Wed, May 09 2012

    250 rupees ???? which age these officers are working.. for what ? just for eye wash... well, for those sealed shop, they can pay bribe and get new licence again...

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