Chennai Civic Body Slaps Hefty Fines for Beach Littering
The Greater Chennai Corporation has taken a strict stance against beach pollution. Civic authorities collected fines totaling ₹1.9 lakh from 241 individuals and shop owners who dumped rubbish on major beaches.
Monitoring Teams Impose Penalties
Through 26 dedicated monitoring teams, the corporation imposed fines of up to ₹5,000 on each violator. These penalties targeted people who discarded waste despite the presence of designated bins. A recent official release confirmed these enforcement actions.
Palavakkam Beach Leads Fine Collection
Palavakkam beach recorded the highest fine collection at ₹46,500. Marina beach followed closely with ₹41,500 collected from littering violations. Thiruvanmiyur beach showed the lowest collection at ₹18,200.
Daily Cleanliness Drives Maintain Hygiene
The civic body emphasized its commitment to beach hygiene. Cleanliness works are carried out daily in rotational shifts. Sanitation workers and machinery are deployed regularly to keep beach areas clean.
Intensive Pongal Cleanup Campaign
During the Pongal festival period from January 14 to 17, the corporation conducted intensive cleanliness drives. These special efforts resulted in the removal of 233.88 tonnes of solid waste from beach areas.
The enforcement action demonstrates the corporation's determination to tackle beach pollution through both penalties and regular cleaning operations.
