Crackdown on Plastic Waste: Nuapada Hotel Fined ₹10,000 for Environmental Violations

Nuapada, June 27 In a decisive step towards strengthening environmental protection and enforcing Plastic Waste Management norms, the Nuapada district administration conducted a surprise inspection at a hotel near Gotma Chhak under Nuapada Block on Friday, imposing a fine of ₹10,000 for improper disposal of plastic waste. During the inspection, officials found more than one quintal of plastic waste dumped in an open area adjacent to the hotel premises. The hotel owner, Bijay Kumar Sahu, was penalized for violating the Plastic Waste Management Rules, reinforcing the administration’s zero-tolerance approach towards environmental violations. The district administration cautioned that dumping or burning plastic waste in open spaces is a punishable offence. Officials stated that, in accordance with the directives of the Supreme Court of India and the prevailing Plastic Waste Management Rules, strict action will continue against violators. Apart from monetary penalties, authorities may also disconnect electricity and water supply to establishments found repeatedly flouting the regulations. The enforcement drive was carried out under the direction of District Collector Madhusudan Dash. The inspection team included Sub-Collector Surmi Soren, Additional Treasury Officer Madhusmita Parija, District Social Welfare Officer S. Geeta, BDO Rohit Kumar Bhoi, Additional Tahsildar Diptimayee Panigrahi, District Sanitation Coordinator Anil Kumar Lenka, Block Coordinator Abinash Mahapatra, and Executive Officer of Amsena Gram Panchayat Subrata Pradhan, among other officials. Appealing to traders, commercial establishments and the general public, Collector Madhusudan Dash urged everyone to strictly comply with Plastic Waste Management Rules and actively contribute towards environmental conservation and the vision of a clean and sustainable Nuapada.