Ahmedabad Civic Crackdown: 20 Establishments Sealed in West Zone Over Littering and Banned Plastic
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Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has sealed 20 business establishments in the West Zone for allegedly littering public roads, creating unsanitary conditions and using banned plastic during a three-day enforcement drive.
The Solid Waste Management Department inspected 239 establishments through special squads operating during the day and at night. Of these, 153 were issued notices for violations, while administrative charges totalling ₹2.67 lakh were collected.
The civic body also seized 23.1 kg of prohibited plastic during the operation.
₹2.67 Lakh Collected, 23.1 Kg of Banned Plastic Seized
According to the AMC, administrative charges of ₹1.24 lakh were levied for the use of banned plastic, with 23.1 kg of the prohibited material seized.
A further ₹1.43 lakh was collected from establishments penalised for littering public roads and creating public nuisance. The civic body said 20 establishments were sealed under provisions of the Gujarat Provincial Municipal Corporations (GPMC) Act and Public Health bylaws.
Navrangpura Ward Sees Extensive Enforcement Action
The most extensive action was reported in the Navrangpura ward, where several establishments were targeted for allegedly creating unhygienic conditions.
The establishments named by the civic body include Tej Complex, Rom Techno near Mithakhali Six Roads, Patel Auto Service and Bhim Batteries.
The enforcement drive also covered Bansi Pasti Bhandar near HCG Hospital, New Lucky Motors near Mithakhali Six Roads, Hotel Swell on Drive-in Road and a prominent food outlet at Commerce Six Roads.
Shops Targeted for Using Banned Plastic
The AMC also took action against several establishments across the West Zone for allegedly using prohibited plastic.
These include:
- The Live Puff in New Ranip
- Yaman Pan in Sabarmati
- Bhura Tea Stall near Nagri Hospital
- 1919 Pan Parlour in Naranpura
- Maharaj Pan House near Darpan Circle
- Maharaj Handloom in the Pritamnagar area of Paldi
In another instance, the civic team took action against an unidentified shop near Commerce Six Roads for allegedly dumping construction waste on a public road.
The AMC's Solid Waste Management Department said the enforcement drive was aimed at curbing public littering, preventing the use of banned plastic and maintaining cleanliness across the West Zone.
