Kerala government has now come up with a novel scheme to reward all those who report such acts and earn up to Rs 2,500 for each reporting.
* This is part of the 'Malinya Muktham Nava Keralam' campaign to make the state garbage-free.
* Additional Chief Secretary, Local Self Government Department, Sarada Muraleedharan, issued an order in this regard, suggesting citizens to report littering/dumping of both solid and liquid waste in public spaces, private property and water bodies.
* The person who informs authorities of such violations will be given Rs 2,500 (maximum) or 25 per cent of the fine imposed on those resorting to disallowed disposal of garbage.
* The report must be backed with evidence, including credible photograph or video clip, along with details such as the place and time of the wrong-doing.
* The order states that citizens have to report with a WhatsApp number and E-mail and authorities will not publicise the informer's name or details.
* The order also asks all local bodies to conduct widespread awareness campaigns against littering of waste and garbage-dumping, besides on the citizens' responsibility of reporting violations and obtaining reward for it.
* The enforcement teams can seize and confiscate vehicles that illegally carry garbage.
* If needed, the carriers can be arrested and legal steps be taken against the violators..
Source : Business Insider