The Uttarakhand Plastice and other non Bio Degaradble garbage (Prevention of use and disposal)
uttarakhand · 2013
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- S. 1The Uttarakhand Plastic and Other Non Biodegradable Garbage (Regulation of Use and Disposal) Act, 2013, applies to the whole of Uttarakhand and takes effect immediately.
- S. 2Section defines key terms for the Uttarakhand Plastic and other non-biodegradable garbage prevention act.
- S. 3Section 3 empowers the Uttarakhand State Government to restrict or prohibit the use of non-biodegradable materials and set packaging standards.
- S. 4Section prohibits throwing non-biodegradable garbage in drains and placing it in public places without proper disposal.
- S. 5No person shall burn any non-biodegradable garbage containing any material mentioned in the schedule
- S. 6Section mandates local authorities to provide public receptacles for non-biodegradable garbage and arrange for its recycling.
- S. 7Owners and occupiers must collect non-biodegradable garbage and provide separate bins for its disposal.
- S. 8Section 8 authorizes local authorities to remove unauthorized non-biodegradable garbage from properties posing health or drainage risks.
- S. 9Section 9 grants authorities to inspect and seize evidence of non-biodegradable garbage violations, with offenders required to assist.
- S. 10Section penalizes violations of the Act with imprisonment and fines varying by offender type.
- S. 11Repeat offenders of the Act face double the penalty for subsequent violations.
- S. 12Section 12 holds company officers liable for plastic waste offenses, with specific blame for directors if negligence or consent is proven.
- S. 13Section 13 mandates summary trials for violations under the Act by First Class Judicial Magistrates.
- S. 14Section 14 allows offenses under the Act to be compounded by authorized officers on payment of a specified fine, with no single payment exceeding the prescribed fine.
- S. 15Section mandates waste godowns to register with local bodies, prohibits child labor in garbage collection, and provides safety gear for workers.
- S. 16Section empowers the Uttarakhand State Government to issue binding administrative directions for implementing the Act.
- S. 17The section allows the State Government to update the list of non-biodegradable waste items by notification and requires laying the notification before the State Legislative Assembly.
- S. 18The section allows the State Government to delegate certain powers under the Act to specified officers or authorities.
- S. 19Section 19 protects state and local authorities from legal action for actions taken in good faith under the Act.
- S. 20(1) The State Government may make rules for the purposes of carrying out of all or any of the provisions of this Act
- S. 21The State Government may conduct or get conducted any research activity that is ancillary to solid waste management
- S. 22Section repeals and saves existing laws related to plastic and non-biodegradable garbage in Uttarakhand.