No entry of plastics to Digha - violators to pay fines of Rs 300 to Rs 500

It is now No entry of plastics and thermocol to Digha - violators would have to pay fines of Rs 300 to Rs 500. All vehicles entering Digha would be searched from February 1 and those who are found to be carrying such items would be fined with amounts ranging from between Rs 300 and Rs 500.
This has been reported in telegraphindia.com dated 22 January 2016.

The East Midnapore district administration has successfully imposed a ban on plastic and thermocol products by levying fines on errant hotels and shops at Digha and has, now, decided to extend the cleanliness initiative to tourists. While the hotels and shops are abiding by the ban, those who arrive from outside to the resorts in their own cars or buses for picnics, are either unaware or are ignoring the ban that has been imposed.
The visitors coming for picnics, have their meals and then throw the plastic or thermocol bags, glasses and plates all over to create litter.
This has also came to the notice of chief minister Mamata Banerjee who was in Digha about a month ago and she has given instructions to implement strong measures to stop such environmental pollution.
Huge crowds are expected between 23 and 26 January and the administration would use that opportunity to pass on the message through microphones, banners and posters.

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