West Bengal has banned open defecation and public urination, imposing fines of Rs 200 (File photo)
Open defecation and urination in public places will attract a fine of Rs 200, according to the notice by the UD&MA dept that was issued on June 22 this year.
We are starting the process to implement the ban from Tuesday,” state UD&MA department minister Agnimitra Paul told TOI. We will also be taking help from the cops to keep vigilance,” Paul said. The authorities including minister Agnimitra Paul have been campaigning for the last few months to generate public awareness on the matter. The govt has been urging citizens to keep public places clean and use designated toilets and waste disposal facilities. “It’s a continuous process and a lot of work is yet to be done. Dustbins are being installed across civic body areas. Conservancy workers will be enforcing the ban on open defecation, littering and spitting in public places. We will also set up more public toilets and restrooms. “The conservancy workers will carry machines to collect spot fines through digital mode if anybody violates the order.