Mysore/Mysuru, March 29 -- Over Rs. 2 lakh fine collected in single day

The Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), which is acting tough on the usage, storage and sale of banned plastic conducted raids on shops recently and collected a total fine of Rs. 2,05,700 from various shops for violating norms besides seizing a large quantity of banned plastic from these shops.

Fine collection

The fine collection in various MCC Zones is as follows: MCC Zone 1 - Rs. 4,000; Zone 2 - Rs. 45,000; Zone 3 - 12,000; Zone 4 - Rs. 45,000; Zone 6 - 60,000; Zone 7 - Rs. 15,300; Zone 8 - Rs. 9,800 and Zone 9 - Rs. 14,600. Besides collecting fines, the MCC officials have warned the traders against storing, selling and using of banned plastics.

Raids during night

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