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National Green Tribunal bans burning of waste in open places
National Green Tribunal passed an order to ban burning of garbage in open places in the country
The burning of waste in the country is prohibited and if someone does this a fine of Rs.25,000 will be imposed.
Any person or body responsible for burning of waste in the open places shall be liable to pay Rs.5000 for simple burning while Rs.25000 incase of bulk burning.
Fine of Rs.5000 for simple burning and Rs.25,000 for bulk burning
NGT has also asked the Environment Ministry to pass orders regarding burning of plastics and Polyvinyl Chloride within a period of six months.
The green panel’s judgement came after the petition of Almitra Patel and others seeking directions to local bodies, states and Centre to improve solid waste management methods.
Non-biodegradable waste and Non-recyclable plastic should be segregated from landfill sites and used for construction of roads and embankments in all road projects all over the country.
