Fines ranging from Rs 100 to Rs 200 will be imposed for violating the order
Fines ranging from Rs 100 to Rs 200 will be imposed for violating the order. The phase I of the ban was put into effect from July 1 for Darjeeling, Kurseong, Kalimpong and Mirik. 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. A fine of Rs 100 will be imposed for spitting in public places.
We are starting the process to implement the ban from Tuesday,” state UD&MA dept 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 same amount will be imposed for littering, illegal dumping of waste and carrying banned plastic bags.