Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (JD)
Udupi, Jul 13: The Udupi city municipal council (CMC) is intensifying efforts to prevent infectious diseases like dengue, malaria, and chicken pox during the rainy season by enforcing a ban on plastic usage within its jurisdiction.
Recent surveys conducted by the Municipal Council have resulted in fines totalling Rs 8,300 imposed on 9 shops for cleanliness violations. Additionally, inspections of 17 shop fronts led to fines amounting to Rs 46,500 for using prohibited plastic.
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Despite warnings from the municipal council, if shop owners fail to maintain cleanliness and continue using banned plastic, the municipal commissioner has warned of revoking their business licenses.