June 27, 2019:
The BMC has conducted around 10,35,207 raids and seized 61851.429 kg plastic, the civic body said.
A fine of Rs 3,47,70,000 crore has been collected, it added.
On June 23, 2018, the Maharashtra government had enforced the ban on the manufacture, use and sale of single-use plastic materials.
Following the order, the BMC had formed 24 special squads to conduct raids and levy fines ranging between Rs 5,000 and Rs 25,000, including a provision of a three-month jail term for offenders.
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