Summary:
“We have not been informed about any ban on plastic wrappers from the forest department. Sannidhanam: With the forest department strict on restricting the use of plastic at Sannidhanam, a tussle has emerged between the department, Travancore devaswom board (TDB) and the shopkeepers. Forest department officials said that the matter was clearly informed to the TDB in all the coordination meetings and it is their responsibility to impose the restrictions. The third time if a shop is caught stocking plastic, the shop will not be allowed to function further. The same offence for the second time will invite a fine of Rs 5,000..