Plastic ban in Mumbai, Maharashtra: Rs 25,000 fine to 3 months prison; here's the complete list of what is allowed and banned

As monsoon has arrived, the Government of Maharashtra has taken a step to ban all type of plastic products, including single-use disposable items. According to reports, the Devendra Fadnavis-led BJP government enforced the ban after issuing the Maharashtra Plastic and Thermocol Products (manufacture, usage, sale, transport, handling, and storage) notification in March this year. Three months period to depose the existing stock were given to manufacturers, distributors, and consumers.

Where environmentalists have welcomed the cabinet’s decision, the plastic industry has slammed the state government calling it “retrograde step.”

Plastic Ban: What if you are found using banned plastic items?

If you are found carrying banned plastic items, you will be slapped with a minimum fine of Rs 5000 to a maximum of Rs 25,000 from June 24, according to the senior civic official. “Fine for 1st offence Rs 5000. Fine for 2nd Offence Rs 10000. Fine for subsequent offence Rs 25000 and 3 months imprisonment. For non-compliance with provisions of Maharashtra Non-biodegradable Garbage Control Act 2006 offence can be registered in COURT,” Deputy Municipal Commissioner Nidhi Choudhari tweeted.