Cracking down on illegal waste disposal and use of banned plastic products, a coordinated operation conducted by squads of the Kerala Solid Waste Management Project collected a spot fine of ₹1,14,000 from various establishments in a single day in Kannur district.
A total fine of ₹5,24,000 has been imposed on 67 establishments during the inspections, said a press release.
A bulk of banned products was also seized from shops in the district.