The High Court quashed the government’s move to ban plastic carry bags. The government had banned plastic carry bags below 60 gsm. Justice N said that the state government has no authority for this. Nagaresh clarified.
The government had banned plastic carry bags below 60 gsm as part of its drive to eliminate plastic waste. In this regard, strict instructions were given to the business establishments. Disciplinary measures were also taken against those who work against this. In the meantime, the order of the High Court has come.
The court observed that under the Plastic Waste Management Act, the central government has the authority to bring such bans or restrictions. Therefore, the court pointed out that the government’s action will not stand legally.
