KATRA: Intensifying its drive against usage of plastic bags, a team of officials conducted raid in katra market and collected a fine of Rs 20,000 from defaulters. The team was comprised of SDM, Anil Chandail, ASP, Sameer Kotwal, Tehsildar, Kavita Pandoh, officers from municipality and pollution control board Katra.
The team seized more than 15 kg polythene bags from various establishments. SDM said that several measures like regular market checking and awareness programs for strict implementation of ban on Polythene bag are being initiated. He added that all officials have also been directed to ensure strict adherence to the ban besides encouraging people to use paper and jute bags.