Authorities to seal factories manufacturing banned plastic bags
Clogging held responsible for urban flooding
Citizens complain of shops not paying any heed to the ban
Step is taken to protect humans, wildlife and aquatic creatures from threats of plastic pollution
EPD officials claim procedural formalities and legal consultation for the move took time
Minister says govt employees being sensitised on hazards of polythene bags
Retailers and general public violating the ban will be fined Rs10,000 and Rs5,000 respectively, says official
An alternative is demanded by traders before fines are imposed on them
The ministry has started an awareness campaign on the usage of plastic bags
Crackdown on plastic shopping bags from October 12