Residents urged to shun plastic goods

DINDIGUL

The Dindigul Corporation has urged the residents to shun plastic in view of the ban on plastic goods from July 1 during the council meeting here on Monday.

“Fifteen teams have been formed to raid, especially hotels, where workers use plastic covers for parcel service. Health Department officials will also inspect areas, said Corporation Commissioner S. Sivasubramanian. Plastic goods such as cups and plates worth Rs 2 lakh were seized on Monday.

A total of 129 resolutions were passed in the meeting.

Mayor J. Illamathi, Deputy Mayor S. Rajappa and Commissioner were present.

BJP councillor of ward 14, G. Dhanapalan said excess fee was being collected in addition to the actual deposit and connection fee while taking up underground drainage work and sought an official list of fees for various works from the civic body.

An official responded that an additional amount will be charged only when the house owner wants to lay the pipe for more than the standard 20 feet length inside the compound of his house.

He said that the company, which has quoted its price regarding battery-operated vehicles for waste collection during tender, has less price stated on its website, which needs clarification.