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Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation has strengthened its single-use plastic ban enforcement, collecting penalties totalling INR 20.65 lakh and seizing 2,146.97 kg of prohibited plastic between January and November 2025. Acting under the guidance of Municipal Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde, civic teams carried out sustained inspections across commercial establishments, targeting plastic bags and other restricted items. Ten dedicated squads-eight ward-level and two divisional�have been conducting routine checks, with action ranging from fines to confiscation. The initiative is supported by continuous public awareness drives urging residents and traders to avoid plastic usage.
Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation has intensified its enforcement of the single-use plastic ban this year, carrying out sustained inspections across commercial establishments and marketplaces. Acting under the guidance of Municipal Commissioner Dr Kailas Shinde, the civic administration has been running awareness campaigns alongside strict on-ground enforcement. Special squads from ward offices and divisional offices have been conducting routine checks to identify the use of plastic bags and other prohibited single-use plastic items. Establishments found in violation faced penalties, and the offending material was immediately confiscated. Advertisement
From January to November 2025, the corporation collected penalties amounting to INR 20.65 lakh, while a total of 2,146.970 kg of banned plastic material was seized during inspections. Monthly enforcement data shows consistent action across the city. In January, checks on 33 establishments resulted in a penalty collection of INR 1.65 lakh and the seizure of 62.800 kg of plastic. Action continued in February with penalties of INR 1.95 lakh and 123.600 kg confiscated from 39 establishments.
During March, 65 establishments were penalised, with INR 3.25 lakh in fines collected and 430.120 kg of plastic seized, marking one of the highest monthly seizures. April saw penalties of INR 1.35 lakh and 398.300 kg confiscated across 27 units. Enforcement teams collected INR 1.60 lakh in May and seized 113.500 kg of plastic from 32 establishments, while June recorded penalties amounting to INR 2.25 lakh with 252.550 kg seized across 44 establishments.
A particularly active month, July involved checks across 85 establishments, leading to penalties reaching INR 4.25 lakh and the seizure of 176.200 kg of plastic. In August, enforcement teams collected INR 70,000 and confiscated 374.700 kg of plastic from 14 establishments. September inspections across 33 establishments resulted in INR 1.65 lakh in penalties and 88.900 kg seized. October reflected lower numbers with INR 25,000 collected and 6.700 kg confiscated from five establishments, while November recorded INR 1.75 lakh in penalties and 119.600 kg seized across 35 establishments.
To strengthen implementation, the corporation has deployed ten dedicated squads; eight at ward level and two at the divisional level. These squads have been tasked specifically with monitoring and enforcing plastic restrictions. Officials reiterated that these measures are intended to curb the environmental and health hazards associated with single-use plastic rather than generate revenue through penalties. The administration continues to urge citizens to adopt cloth or paper bags and encourages traders to avoid stocking plastic bags or distributing them to customers. Public outreach remains an integral part of the corporation's efforts, reinforcing the need for responsible alternatives to reduce plastic waste in the city.
The corporation has reiterated that the intention behind these actions is not revenue generation but sustained behavioural change among citizens and businesses. It has urged the public to adopt cloth or paper bags and avoid stocking or distributing plastic bags and other single-use items. Officials emphasised that reducing plastic waste is essential to safeguarding the environment and public health, and that voluntary compliance remains the most effective route to long-term success. The municipal administration will continue its enforcement efforts alongside ongoing community outreach.
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