The Greater Chennai Corporation has intensified enforcement of solid waste management (SWM) rules, collecting a fine of ₹26.4 lakh from violators, so far.
After announcing the 15 locations designated for dumping of construction debris , the civic body has started the collection of fines from those who continue to dump debris as well as garbage in public spaces.
A total of ₹12.75 lakh fine has been collected from individuals responsible for dumping of debris in public spaces. Overall, ₹13.63 lakh in fines has been collected in the city from those who dumped garbage.
On Tuesday, dumping of construction debris was identified by officials at seven locations in Adyar zone. A total of 30 locations with construction debris were identified across the city. With regard to solid waste, a total of 188 individuals were found dumping solid waste on Tuesday, and a fine amount of ₹92500 was collected from them for violating SWM rules -- Alandur zone registered the largest number of cases of garbage dumping and highest amount of fine imposed.
