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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
BMC moves to phase out plastic bags with cotton alternatives
Bhubaneswar: An ambitious plan to tackle plastic pollution will be launched by Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Thursday on World Environment Day . BMC officials said that as per the plan, they will begin phasing out plastic carry bags, replacing them with cotton alternatives at the Unit II market, where several vendors will participate in the inaugural programme. The vendors will also take a pledge, "Say no to single-use plastic carry bags". The campaign aligns with this year's environment day theme, 'Right Up Your Alley — Ending Plastic Pollution'. Instead of merely penalising vendors for using plastic bags, BMC officials will provide cotton bags as substitutes, promoting a sustainable solution to reduce plastic waste. "The occasion will be used to promote our plan to eliminate plastic carry bags from markets through the gradual promotion of cotton bags during enforcement activities. On Thursday, some vendors will be provided cotton bags for free on the occasion, but that is only for once. As per our strategy, we will carry out enforcement," said BMC additional commissioner Suvendu Sahu. Additionally, the celebration venue at Unit II will have an awareness kiosk. According to BMC officials, vendors who are fined for violating the ban on single-use plastic shall be eligible for a one-time issuance of cotton carry bags, equivalent in value to the fine amount. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Viva a melhor experiência de estudo no exterior (Inscreva-se agora) Study Abroad Saiba Mais Undo If a vendor is penalised Rs 10,000, he will receive 312 cloth bags as a sustainable alternative to single-use plastic. "The model not only reinforces compliance but provides a tangible tool for vendors to refrain from offering polythene carry bags," Sahu added. "A special cleaning drive will also be taken up on Thursday. Mostly, plastic waste will be collected and will be segregated from common municipal solid waste. Sanitation workers will also be sensitised on how to implement the phasing-out strategy," said BMC assistant commissioner N Ganesh Babu. In subsequent phases, BMC officials said all vending zones, markets and haats will be equipped with a dedicated kiosk for the sale of cloth bags to promote their use and enable a sustainable approach towards the environment. Apart from the supply of online products and food items leading to a flood of polythene carry bags, wrappers and multi-layered plastic containers and boxes, vendors in fruit, vegetable and grocery markets predominantly use single-use plastic carry bags.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Bhubaneswar civic body to set up three more ODA courts to resolve building plan disputes
BHUBANESWAR : For expedited disposal of disputes arising from building plan approvals under Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) limits, three more Odisha Development Authority (ODA) courts will be set up under the civic body, where designated officers will hear and resolve cases. At present, there is only one ODA court that deals with thousands of minor and major disputes, creating a huge backlog. An estimated 7,000 disputes are pending for disposal, BMC officials said. The court is empowered under the ODA Act, 1982, to decide on the violation of building rules. Earlier, the court functioned under the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA). It started operating under BMC from Nov 2016. BMC officials said that as per the initial plan, the cases will be distributed among the zones according to allotted disputes of a respective zone. "Three additional commissioners, one in each zone, will be designated as authorised officers to hear the cases," said BMC additional commissioner Suvendu Sahu. He made the statement on the sidelines of a recent discussion in a corporation meeting where BMC commissioner Rajesh Patil expressed the view that opening of more ODA courts will reduce the burden on a single court. When the ODA court started functioning, 1,034 pending cases were transferred from BDA. BMC officials said that because of the court, people are able to file complaints directly without having to run from officer to officer. The court also takes cases from the BMC's enforcement squad. "The enforcement squads keep receiving complaints of encroachments. The ODA court has helped to take up encroachment cases and conducts their hearing expeditiously," said a BMC officer. BMC officials said most of the cases relate to carrying out construction beyond the approved plan or minor and major deviations. "Since BMC is now dealing with building plan approval, we find out whether an individual has used space beyond the permissible area shown in the plan. If we find a violation, we transfer it to the ODA court," an officer said. Sources said if applicants don't find the court's direction satisfactory, they can move the appellate authority. In the case of ODA court, the appellate authority is secretary of the housing and urban development department.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
BMC to set up 3 more ODA courts to resolve building plan disputes
Bhubaneswar: For expedited disposal of disputes arising from building plan approvals under Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) limits, three more Odisha Development Authority (ODA) courts will be set up in under the civic body, where designated officers will hear and resolve cases. At present, there is only one ODA court that deals with thousands of minor and major disputes, creating a huge backlog. An estimated 7,000 disputes are pending for disposal, BMC officials said. The court is empowered under the ODA Act, 1982, to decide on the violation of building rules. Earlier, the court functioned under the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA). It started operating under BMC from Nov 2016. BMC officials said that as per the initial plan, the cases will be distributed among the zones according to allotted disputes of a respective zone. "Three additional commissioners, one in each zone, will be designated as authorised officers to hear the cases," said BMC additional commissioner Suvendu Sahu. He made the statement on the sidelines of a recent discussion in a corporation meeting where BMC commissioner Rajesh Patil expressed the view that opening of more ODA courts will reduce the burden on a single court. When the ODA court started functioning, 1,034 pending cases were transferred from BDA. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esta nueva alarma con cámara es casi regalada en Laguna Paiva (ver precio) Verisure Undo BMC officials said that because of the court, people are able to file complaints directly without having to run from officer to officer. The court also takes cases from the BMC's enforcement squad. "The enforcement squads keep receiving complaints of encroachments. The ODA court has helped to take up encroachment cases and conducts their hearing expeditiously," said a BMC officer. BMC officials said most of the cases relate to carrying out construction beyond the approved plan or minor and major deviations. "Since BMC is now dealing with building plan approval, we find out whether an individual has used space beyond the permissible area shown in the plan. If we find a violation, we transfer it to the ODA court," an officer said. Sources said if applicants don't find the court's direction satisfactory, they can move the appellate authority. In the case of ODA court, the appellate authority is secretary of the housing and urban development department.
