The Hindu      25.07.2014

HDMC resumes drive against plastic carry bags

HDMC officials checking plastic carry bags at a shop in Hubli on Thursday.— Photo: Kiran Bakale

Following continuing usage of plastic carry bags of less than 40 microns by shopkeepers, the Hubli-Dharwad Municipal Corporation has, after two years, resumed its drive against use of such bags.

On Thursday, it was carried out in shops at Janata Bazar in Hubli, which came under HDMC Zonal Office No. 8.

Assistant Commissioner of Zone 8 Ganachari and officials raided shops and searched for plastic bags of less than 40 microns. Mr. Ganachari told The Hindu that they found its rampant use by shopkeepers despite the ban.

Mr. Ganachari added that the shopkeepers had been issued notices and had also been warned that their trade licence would be cancelled if they continued to violate the law.