Chandigarh: As per order of Prince Dhawan, IAS, Sub-Divisional Magistrate (Central) a raid was conducted at Market Area of Sector-15, Chandigarh under the supervision of Shri Bhupesh Chaudhary, IAS, Chandigarh and Inspecting Staff to seize the polythene bags used by the hawkers. A total of approximately 2 Quintal of polythene bags have been seized by the staff and the same have been handed over at Garbage Processing Plant, Sector-25, Chandigarh. 14 challans worth Rs. 500/- per head and 6 challans worth Rs. 5000/- has been charged on the spot. This raid was conducted after intensive awareness campaign by the office of S.D.M. (Central). During the raid, polythene bags were also found in bulk in locked tampoos and auto rickshaws which were also seized on the spot. This raid is a part of the overall campaign being run by the D.C.’s office to enforce the ban on the polythene bags in the city. More such raids are likely to be conducted in the future also.
