West Bengal to Levy Fine over Spitting, Defecating, Dumping Waste: Govt
Officials say the fines are meant to change public behavior, with dustbins and toilets still being installed in markets and near railway stations.
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West Bengal to fine Rs 100 for spitting, Rs 200 for littering, open defecation
West Bengal's Urban Development and Municipal Affairs Minister Agnimitra Pal announced that fines for spitting, littering, open defecation, and using single-use plastic bags will be enforced from Tuesday, with penalties ranging from Rs 100 to Rs 200, aiming to change public behaviour rather than generate revenue.
West Bengal imposes Rs 100 fine for spitting, Rs 200 for public urination
West Bengal has begun fining people for spitting, littering and other public nuisances across its cities. The move tests whether low penalties and better civic facilities can change daily behaviour.
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Penalty to prevent spitting, littering, public urination in Bengal’s urban areas from today Penalty to prevent spitting, littering, public urination in Bengal’s urban areas from today Kolkata, Sep 1 (IANS) The system of imposing financial penalty on people residing in urban areas in West Bengal to prevent them from spitting, littering and public urination has […]
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