Summary:
Initially, the state government had imposed a fine of Rs 50 to Rs 2,000 till April 2018. Between December 11 and August 31, the search squad has penalized around 10,233 people. Now the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has raised the bar for action against such whimsical lot by setting up a search team. A search team comprising retired soldiers has been set up to take action against the nuisances that have been created by some antisocial elements. In the last eight months, 10,233 people have been penalised for the same, a total of Rs 1.10 crore has been collected as fine from them by NMC research team, informed NMC Health Officer Pradeep Dasarwar..