Authorities seized 1.13 quintal of prohibited plastic from a warehouse in Gadarpur during a district-wide enforcement drive and imposed a ₹15,000 fine on the operator. Separate actions in Dineshpur and Gularbhoj also resulted in seizures and penalties.
The campaign was conducted on the directions of Udham Singh Nagar District Magistrate Nitin Singh Bhadouria. Officials inspected commercial locations in the Gadarpur tehsil area to check compliance with restrictions on single-use plastic.
Warehouse action in Gadarpur
The main raid took place at a warehouse in Ward Number 6, Awas Vikas. The premises were identified as belonging to Sonu Taneja. The inspection team recovered approximately 1.13 quintal of banned plastic material and issued a ₹15,000 penalty.
The operation was conducted under the chairmanship of Gadarpur Sub-Divisional Magistrate Amrita Sharma. Gadarpur Tehsildar Leena Chandra Dhami and municipal Executive Officer Kailash Singh Patwal assisted with the action.
Officials also checked another shop in the area. No prohibited plastic was found there, according to the information available from the inspection.
Penalties in Dineshpur and Gularbhoj
A separate market operation was conducted in Dineshpur under the leadership of Executive Officer Mohammad Yameen. The team seized single-use plastic and recovered a ₹7,500 fine during the campaign.
In Gularbhoj Nagar Panchayat, officials took challan action against 4 shopkeepers. The combined penalty collected from them was ₹400.
The enforcement teams instructed traders not to use or store prohibited plastic. The warning was issued alongside the fines and seizure actions, indicating that commercial establishments remain under scrutiny.
The actions cover 3 local urban areas within the district: Gadarpur, Dineshpur and Gularbhoj. The drive is scheduled to continue, although no further inspection date or target has been announced.
Why the drive matters
The enforcement campaign combines inspections, confiscation and financial penalties to discourage the circulation and use of single-use plastic. For local traders, the actions underline the need to check their stock and avoid restricted material.
The available details do not identify the specific plastic products seized. They confirm the quantity recovered in Gadarpur, the fines collected in each location and the officials involved in the operations.
Conclusion
Officials seized prohibited plastic and collected penalties in Gadarpur, Dineshpur and Gularbhoj, with further enforcement action expected as the campaign continues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where was the largest seizure made?
The largest seizure was recorded at a warehouse in Ward Number 6, Awas Vikas, in Gadarpur.
Q. How much plastic was seized in Gadarpur?
The team seized approximately 1.13 quintal of prohibited plastic material.
Q. What fine was imposed at the Gadarpur warehouse?
The warehouse operator was fined ₹15,000.
Q. What action was taken in Dineshpur?
Officials seized single-use plastic in the market and recovered a ₹7,500 fine.
Q. How many shopkeepers faced action in Gularbhoj?
4 shopkeepers faced challan action, and officials collected a total fine of ₹400.
Q. Will the enforcement drive continue?
Yes. Officials said the campaign against prohibited single-use plastic will continue.
