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Mangaluru: Ban on plastic - MCC officials raid shops

  •   Wed, Apr 27 2016 08:40:19 PM

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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (JD)

Mangaluru, Apr 27: Despite the ban on plastic in the state, several shops continue to sells goods in plastic covers and even sale of plastic bags has continued.

In order to send a clear signal to violators, officials of Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) on Wednesday April 27 raided a few shops at Central Market in the city.

Though the officials did not fine any shop during the raid, they seized plastic bags placed inside bulk bags in the shops.

The MCC officials also had to face a flash protest from shop owners. In no time, they were surrounded by the public and situation threatened to go out of hand. The officials then called the police to the spot. The shopkeepers argued that as per the rule, they were allowed to use grocery bags, but these too were seized by the officials.

As the violators were not fined and no cases were registered, it is surmised that the raid was only to create awareness and seize plastic bags. 

It is learnt that chief environmental officer of MCC Madhu led the raid and altogether, 8 officials were part of the operation.

Officials are learnt to have taken out plastic buntings and flex banners displayed in the city. The ban on plastic in the city was imposed from April 15.
  

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  • VV, Bantwal

    Fri, Apr 29 2016

    Government doesn't want to ban liquor for 16000 crore government booty, but they want to ban plastic makers flex printers as they do not have alternate waste management program & govt. is speaking about the law of 1986 & plastic & flex started making its presence almost after decades of that law then why did the govt. gave licenses to manufacture them & now why ban who will pay them their investment what about the workers. is there any answer to that....

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  • Ronald Mathias, Mangalore - Bahrain

    Thu, Apr 28 2016

    Ban on use of Plastic...
    When we will be the BAN on CORRUPTION...!!!???

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  • Sampath, Mlore/ Blore

    Thu, Apr 28 2016

    People who complain that Environment has been polluted Government must take measures to save it are the ones who are grumbling on the ban. Everyone is aware that What kind of menace is this Plastic.

    earlier sugar, Tea Powder and all was got on Paper bags, But since the Plastic came to the market, it over took all and even spoiled our beautiful environment.

    Make a minimum use of Plastics and maximum use of our natural resources and save OUR PLANET

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Thu, Apr 28 2016

    Shankar,

    That cannot be the case always.

    Plastic bags can be replaced with jute or paper bags.
    What about if liquor ban????

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  • Flavian, Mangaluru/Kuwait

    Thu, Apr 28 2016

    Are plastic bags allowed to be used for carrying fish?
    Most of the liquid items like milk, curds, buttermilk, Sambar etc. packed and delivered in plastic bags.
    With the ban there could be lot's of inconvenient. Public should be taught the disposal methods also.

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  • Shankar, Mangalore

    Thu, Apr 28 2016

    When you ban something you should give some equivalent alternatives.

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  • Haneef, Karkala

    Thu, Apr 28 2016

    Good incentive for environment protection. 15 years back we were taking cloth bag to grocery shops, shop owner was giving goods in paper packs. In marriage functions sharbat & water served in steel glass now replaced by plastic cups. Even though we had narrow roads one can walk 3km very easily because of shade. Water was stored in earthen pots in the home always relaxed our mind. Really missing those days.

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  • ROCKY, NAMMA KUDLA

    Thu, Apr 28 2016

    This is Stupidity.....if they want to ban plastic bags they should stop in malls also....
    Also after shopping in malls they ask do u need bag? r we going to fish market ? and moreover after charging they should atleast give paper bags or eco friendly bags...

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  • Sri, Surathkal

    Thu, Apr 28 2016

    This is a big joke. Government cannot mange and dispose the waste. So it bans plastic.Banning is not the solution to this issue. If there is a good waste management program then plastic is not an issue at all.

    Not all the things can be carried in cloth bags. What is the solution for those ?

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  • Shiva, Mangalore

    Thu, Apr 28 2016

    I think you need to do its on daily basis and randomly raid the shops at anytime in a day.only then you can stop it.Or else it simply a waste doing such raids.

    Stop production of polythene bags.Which would be a better option.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Thu, Apr 28 2016

    Enterprising shopkeepers should freely distribute cloth bags with their Name & Logo ...

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  • J.F.D SOUZA, ATTAVAR,MANGALURU

    Thu, Apr 28 2016

    Its just like helmet rule! raids checking, inspections are conducted once in a bluemoon and not in a continuous manner. Be steady and do it properly. Also book cases those who smoke in public places.

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  • stan, dubai

    Thu, Apr 28 2016

    Good job MCC.... Last month I saw police were catching 2 wheeler who were not wearing helmets....Still they are punishing them or once in a while when they don't have work than the Government officials will catch i.e. Plastic bags, Helmet wearing etc.?????

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  • juliana, udupi

    Thu, Apr 28 2016

    Stop manufacture of plastic instead of collecting from the shops which purchase for their use and before that find an alternate trendy packing and carrying material.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Thu, Apr 28 2016

    Zor Ka Jhatka Dhire Se Lage ...

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  • Rita, Germany

    Thu, Apr 28 2016

    Such a sturm on shop owners was needed.They should give a certain time to them for ending plastic bags ,better on own free will.All of a sudden check and take out ,doesn't make sense.People will continue buying even it costs 5rupees when they dont have other alternative.Fish you cant carry in other bags.Only People have to realize the Problems and the necessity of such ban.It will take sometime .Shop owners should in future avoid giving in plastic.Here People have started avoiding plastic bags but some People still buy bags when needed even it is costing more.Not everybody has a car.

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  • percy, q8

    Thu, Apr 28 2016

    hope this mcc officials wont send these bags TO CHINA to produce recycled PRODUCTS.china is clever in recycling unit . no 1 in world

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, Bahrain

    Wed, Apr 27 2016

    Hats of MCC officials. Ground reality is that the shop keepers are using plastic bags, charging extra money for that bag and making additional money. Exemptions are given to find loop holes in the regulation.

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  • Joe D'Souza, Mangalore

    Wed, Apr 27 2016

    It is very funny that MCC does things which are pick and choose.
    1. They raid the Restaurants for health regulations. Workers have to waqsh hands after nature calls. Kitchens have to be clean. Gloves should be worn during serving food.
    But the same Health Officials do not see the road side Food Vendors serving the food without washing the hands. Preparing and selling food near Public Toilets. Washing Pans and Plates in dirty water. Road dust covering the food items.

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  • Robert Pais, Mangalore

    Thu, Apr 28 2016

    At least MCC is doing the right thing in raiding the restaurants. Road side eateries - no health conscious person should eat from them. Eating at road side eateries is at ones own risk.
    Therefore MCC is not checking these. Please stop eating at road side eateries !!!
    In restaurants, hand wash soap should be available not only to customers but also to the workers. Clean, non smelling toilets should also be a priority inside every restaurant.

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  • Allen, Mangaluru

    Wed, Apr 27 2016

    This drama has been going on since a long time and will continue forever like our Saas Bahu Tv serials!

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  • paul dsouza, balakunje

    Wed, Apr 27 2016

    WHAT A STUPID PEOPLE & STUPID IDIAS.
    INSTEAD STOPPING PRODUCERS OFFICIAL RAID SHOPS. THIS IS KIND OF FUNNY JOKE. WAAW....! IT IS OUR LIMIT. WHAT TO SAY. MERA...BAARATH MAHAAN. AADHE SE ZYAADA BE-IMAAN, PHIR BHI MERA DESH MAHAAN....!!! SWATCH BAARATH...! KAHAN FUSS GAYAA MAIN.

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  • Societal Web, Dubai

    Wed, Apr 27 2016

    Instead of banning plastic, why don't you ban loud bus horns and speeding. That is more hazardous to health. You dumb - .

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  • ruchir agarwal, mangalore

    Wed, Apr 27 2016

    The ban on plastics was imposed from April 15th. then why were some official/political banners allowed all over the city a few days ago?
    What do traders do with their existing plastic bags ? How many times must i say thru these colums first cloth bags must be subsidised and produced in a big scale

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  • fUTURE, Manganauru

    Wed, Apr 27 2016

    There was a needed timeframe to clear all the plastic from manufacturers, buyers, sellers and users. If the law is used here why cant the PUBLIC/CITIZENS of INDIA protest for delay in everything need of good roads/street lighting/women safety/water and electricity. When whole of DK is facing water problems both city and panchayat areas MCC is busy in checking.checking...

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