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BERHAMPUR: The Ganjam district administration has decided to strictly impose the ban on the use of polythene and plastic carry bags in and around Tata Tarini during the forthcoming Chaitra Mela at Chhatrapur. All the shops in the region will be asked to strictly follow the decision as well, the official added. Visitors customarily climb 999 steps to reach temple, located about 709-feet above sea level. This year, ten privately operated buses will carry visitors up to the temple.Even though the district administration has been enforcing a ban on polythene and plastic at Tara Tarini, particularly during the time of the festival, for the last two years, the use of these pollution hazardous materials by devotees has only seemed to increase. "Last year we had announced that we also plan to make the fair liquor-free - something we plan on enforcing this year too," said Pramod Kumar Panda, secretary of the Tara Tarini Development Board.District authorities have also asked concerned officials to ensure smooth supply of electricity, water and maintenance of sanitation..