Municipal officials issue a challan to a shopkeeper during an enforcement drive against banned polythene in Yamunanagar.
Municipal Corporation seizes prohibited polythene during raids in Govindpura and Jagadhri Grain Market; warns of stricter action for repeat violations
Yamunanagar | Pen of Democracy News Desk
The Municipal Corporation of Yamunanagar intensified its enforcement drive against single-use plastic and banned polythene bags on Friday, penalising six shopkeepers during surprise inspections conducted in Govindpura and the Jagadhri Grain Market.The action was carried out under the directions of Municipal Commissioner Mahabir Prasad as part of the civic body’s ongoing campaign to enforce the nationwide ban on identified single-use plastic items. Enforcement teams led by Sanitation Inspector Sushil Sharma, along with officials from the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) and Home Guard personnel, first inspected commercial establishments in Ward 22’s Govindpura area, where banned polythene was recovered from three shops. The material was seized on the spot and penalties were imposed on the violators.
The team later conducted a similar operation in the Jagadhri Grain Market, where three more traders were found using prohibited plastic carry bags. Challans were issued and the confiscated material was taken into municipal custody. Officials warned shopkeepers that repeat violations would invite stricter action, including seizure of goods in addition to financial penalties. Chief Sanitation Inspector Vinod Beniwal said the drive forms part of the Corporation’s sustained efforts to eliminate the use of prohibited plastic products. He reminded traders that since July 1, 2022, the manufacture, sale, storage and use of several single-use plastic items—including polythene carry bags, plastic cutlery, cups, plates, straws, trays, thermocol decorative items, PVC banners and plastic flag sticks—have been prohibited under government regulations.
Additional Municipal Commissioner Dheeraj Kumar appealed to residents and business owners to support the city’s cleanliness campaign by avoiding banned plastic products and switching to eco-friendly alternatives such as cloth or jute bags.
He said public participation is essential for creating a cleaner and more sustainable urban environment, adding that while responsible citizens would be encouraged, strict action would continue against those violating environment regulations.
