The Sikkim Non-Biodegradable Garbage (Control) Act, 1997
The Sikkim Non-Biodegradable Garbage (Control) Act, 1997
The Sikkim Non-biodegradable Garbage (Control) Act, 1997 regulates the management, disposal, and recycling of non-biodegradable waste, such as plastics, nylon, and synthetic materials, across the state of Sikkim. It applies to all residents, property owners, occupiers, local authorities, and commercial entities. The law prohibits dumping non-biodegradable waste in public drains, sewage systems, or open public spaces, making property owners responsible for segregating and depositing such waste in designated bins. Local authorities must provide collection infrastructure and promote recycling initiatives. This legislation is vital for preventing sewage blockages, safeguarding public health, and protecting the state's natural environment from plastic pollution.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Prohibition to throw non-degradable garbage in public drains and sewage
- 4. Provision for placement of receptacles and places for deposit of non-biodegradable garbage
- 5. Duty of owners and occupiers to collect and deposit non-biodegradable garbage etc.
- 6. Power of local authority for removal of non-biodegradable garbage
- 7. Studies, research support programmes
- 8. Penalties
- 9. Offences by Companies
- 10. Offences to be tried summarily
- 11. Compounding of offences
- 12. Directions by the State Government
- 13. Power to amend Schedule
- 14. Power to delegate
- 15. Protection of action taken in good faith
- 16. Other laws not affected
- 17. Power to make rules
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