Ban the bag
On August 23, 2005 the state cabinet decided to ban plastics bags throughout Maharashtra. Announcing the ban, the chief minister (CM) said there would be no thickness specifications for plastic bags; all kinds of bags would have to go. But there is no ban on making plastics bags; the CM believes this can be sold to other states. About five years ago, the state government had banned plastic bags less than 20 microns thickness, but failed miserably in implementing this ban. This time a time limit of 30 days has been set within which representations and suggestions can be made. A notification will then be issued.
The industry, from which the state annually earns Rs 3,000 crore, is angry. Harpal Singh, president of All India Plastic Manufacturers Association told media "this blanket ban is unwarranted. We will oppose this in the 30-day period
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