Shillong, July 24: The District Magistrate of Eastern West Khasi Hills District, has issued a prohibitory order under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, banning the manufacturing, import, stocking, distribution, sale, and use of plastic carry bags with a thickness of less than 120 microns.

The order is issued in pursuance of the notification by the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India, notifying the Plastic Waste Management (Amendment) Rules, 2021.

Individuals or organizations aggrieved by this order may approach the Competent Authority to seek relief or clarification.

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