WASTE MANAGEMENT

⚖️ LAWS AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO WASTE MANAGEMENT

Kerala Panchayat Raj Act & Kerala Municipality Act

The provisions relating to waste management under the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act and the Kerala Municipality Act, along with the penal actions prescribed for violations, are explained below.

Section (Panchayat / Municipality)Details of OffenceProcedureFine / PunishmentAuthority Imposing FineIn Case of Non-Payment
219N / 340Dumping waste in public or private placesSpot FineUp to ₹5,000Secretary / Authorised OfficerProsecution
219A / 335Failure of shops and commercial establishments to keep their premises cleanSpot Fine / Imposition of fine after hearing the accusedUp to ₹5,000Secretary / Authorised OfficerProsecution
219AC / 326CFailure to segregate and hand over wasteImposition of fine after hearing the accused₹1,000 to ₹10,000SecretaryRevenue Recovery
219AD / 326DFailure to pay User FeeImposition of fine after hearing the person; services may be denied50% of the monthly User FeeSecretaryRevenue Recovery
219B / 327Failure to pro