Summary:
The bylaws apply to domestic, institutional, commercial and any other non-residential solid waste generators, as well as individuals who dump solid waste in stormwater drains, underground sewage systems and waterbodies in the city. In exercise of the powers conferred under Sections 3, 6, and 25 of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, the Central government has already enacted the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 to regulate the management of solid waste. Those who burn solid waste in public spaces will also be penalised. But traders will have to pay just ?1000 for littering public spaces. The civic body has framed solid waste management bylaws under Section 349 of the Chennai City Municipal Corporation Act of 1919 to collect fines ranging from ?100 to ?25,000 for littering..