Issuing strict directives against dumping of construction and raw materials along the road sides, streets creating nuisance in general, Punjab local Bodies Department has fixed fine to be imposed on repeated violations. The State Government has fixed three amounts of different fine to be imposed for repeated violations.
“Directions in this regard have been issued to all Mayors of Municipal Corporations, Commissioners, Regional Deputy Directors, all EOs of Nagar Councils or Nagar Panchayats to implement the instructions in true spirit,” said an official spokesperson.
The directions came after it was observed that construction material including sand, gravel etc had been dumped on the road sides, streets for long time near the construction sites creating troubles for general public and daily commuters. “Action would be taken in such cases by the authority concerned under section 394-B of Punjab Municipal Act, 1976, and under section 229 of Punjab Municipal Act, 1911,” said the spokesperson.
He said that three types of penalty would be imposed against violators of these norms. “On the first violation, the dumper would have to pay a fine of `1,000, `2,000 for second violation and `5,000 for third time along with a strict condition to free that place within 24 hours,” said the spokesperson.