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Thursday, 19 September 2024 9.55 PM IST

HC quashes state govt's ban on plastic carry bags

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KOCHI: The Kerala High Court on Tuesday quashed the state government order banning plastic carry bags. The government had banned plastic carry bags below 60 GSM. Justice N Nagaresh stated that the state government does not have the authority to do this.

As part of reducing plastic waste, the government has banned carry bags below 60 GSM. In this regard, instructions were given to the business establishments and punitive measures were taken against those who act against it. The court also pointed out that under the Plastic Waste Management Act, only the central government has the power to bring bans or restrictions. Therefore, the court observed that the government's action will not stand legally and quashed the order.

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