Continuing the campaign against polythene carry bags in the city, the teams of Raipur Municipal Corporation on Friday conducted inspection of about 200 shops at Sharda Chowk and Malviya Road in the city.
The team seized 3 quintals of polythene carry bags from the shop keepers. RMC officials said that on directions of Municipal Commissioner Avneesh Kumar Sharan, teams led by Deputy Commissioner Dr luvkush Singraul and revenue officer Arun Dubey conducted surprise inspection of the electronic and flower shops in RDA Complex besides shops on either side of the road. The officers seized 3 quintals of polythene carry bags during the inspection.Although the officers seized the prohibited carry bags, they did not initiate any action against the shopkeepers.
They advised the shopkeepers to use jute, paper and canvas bags instead of polythene bags. The officers warned the shopkeepers of legal action if they are found using polythene carry bags. Apart from monetary fine, the RMC team will seal the shop if the use of prohibited polythene carry bags is found in future, the officers said. The officers also appealed to the shop keepers to cooperate in the campaign against polythene carry bags and help in protection of environment. It is pertinent to mention that the State government has banned use of polythene carry bags from January 1. Since then RMC is conducting inspections and collecting polythene bags from different parts of the city.