GUJRAT:The Environment Protection Department on Wednesday imposed collective fines amounting to Rs 100,000 on three industrial units for violating environmental regulations during inspections across the district.
According to a spokesperson, field teams inspected six industrial units, uncovering environmental infractions at three facilities. Consequently, two formal notices were issued alongside monetary penalties totaling Rs 100,000.
During separate inspections, officials visited five brick kilns, all of which were found non-operational with no violations detected.
Continuing enforcement actions against banned plastic bags, the department inspected 10 locations, confiscating 10 kilograms of non-biodegradable plastic bags.
Additionally, environmental teams executed 25 specialized field activities across the district to suppress larvae breeding and prevent the spread of dengue.