In consideration of the serious environment hazards caused by plastic waste, the District Administration Noklak has informed that in compliance with Government of Nagaland, Urban Development Department Notification, it has notified for information and strict compliance of the general public and all concerned that the following items are banned within the jurisdiction of Noklak Town Council with effect from 5th June 2026.

All Single Use Plastics carry bags irrespective of thickness (Microns) size or colour. All Single -Use Plastic bottles used for drinking water and soft drinks with a capacity of less than 1 litre.

Violation of the notification shall attract the following penalties: - First offense Rs 10000 (Ten Thousand); Second offense Rs 20000 (Twenty Thousand); Subsequent offenses Trade license/permit shall be cancelled.

It further informed that regular checking and inspection shall be conducted by the enforcement team to ensure strict compliance to the ban. Any violation detected during such inspection will be dealt with as per the penalty provision mentioned above. All individual vendors, commercial establishments, institutions and organization are requested to discontinue the use, sale, storage and distribution of the aforementioned banned items.

The general public is encouraged to adopt eco-friendly alternative such as cloth bag, jute bag and reusable water containers. The cooperation of all stakeholders is solicited in making Noklak Town a clean, healthier and more environmentally responsible Town, it added.

(APRO Noklak)