Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Fine of Rs 5000 on littering

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SHILLONG: The Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills, Shillong has informed that organisers of social, cultural, recreational, political, religious events and other private or public functions, gatherings and others, taking place across the city should coordinate with the Shillong Municipal Board or with the concerned Local Authorities for making necessary arrangements on systematic collection, segregation, disposal and overall management of wastes generated prior, during and after the event. The coordination with the Municipal Board in both Municipal and Non-Municipal areas is subject to payment. Littering and indiscriminate dumping of garbage will attract penalties under section 102 of the Meghalaya Police Act, 2010. A fine of Rs.5,000 onwards will be imposed upon conviction by a Court Law.

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