AMC Gets Strict; To Impose Hefty Fines
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has launched its war on plastic by hitting where it hurts the most – the consumer’s pocket. The new Plastic Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, made public on Wednesday, stipulate that shoppers will now have to pay between Rs 2 and Rs 10 for them.

On the other end, AMC has imposed a heavy fine of Rs 50,000 on manufacturers and Rs 10,000 to Rs 50,000 on wholesalers for stocking plastic below 40 microns in thickness. AMC rules state that for the small shopkeeper and larri owner the fine is Rs 500.