Kohima to penalise sale, usage of single-use plastic

DIMAPUR: To enforce a total ban on single-use plastic in Kohima, the district task force (DTF) has fixed penalty for violators in both rural and urban areas of the district for not complying with the government order.
At a meeting held under the chairmanship of Kohima deputy commissioner Shanavas C, the DTF decided to penalise business establishments and defaulters, who are found selling or utilising banned identified single-use plastic items, with Rs 1,000 for the first offence, Rs 5,000 for the second offence and Rs 10,000 with cancellation of licence for the third offence.
The meeting was attended by government officials, NGOs, churches and other stakeholders.
The meeting further decided to have a sitting with the Kohima Chamber of Commerce and Industries and NGOs in this regard in due course of time. Required information would be disseminated on various platforms to create awareness on banned plastic items.
While noting the views shared by the members, Shanavas said collective efforts and assistance from all NGOs, churches and other stakeholders concerned will be required for successful implementation of the exercise.