Legal Provisions
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WASTE MANAGEMENT
Legal Provisions and Penalties
Kerala Panchayat Raj Act / Kerala Municipality Act
Legal Provisions and Procedures Related to Waste Management
⚖️ 1. Major Provisions Related to Waste Management
| Section of Panchayat Raj Act | Section of Municipality Act | Details of the Provision | Procedure | Other Actions | Fine / Penalty | Authority | Action in Case of Non-Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 219N | 340 | Dumping waste in public or private places | Spot Fine | — | Up to ₹5,000 | Secretary / Authorised Officer | Prosecution |
| 219A | — | Failure to keep the premises of shops and commercial establishments clean | Spot Fine | — | Up to ₹5,000 | Secretary / Authorised Officer | Prosecution |
| — | 335 | Failure to maintain cleanliness in the premises of shops and commercial establishments | Imposition of fine after hearing the accused | — | Up to ₹5,000 | Secretary | Prosecution |
| 219AC | 326C | Failure to segregate waste and hand it over to the Local Self-Government Institution or an authorised agency | Imposition of fine after hearing the accused | — | ₹1,000 to ₹10,000 | Secretary | Revenue Recovery |
🌿 2. Additional Waste Management Provisions
| Section of Panchayat Raj Act | Section of Municipality Act | Details of the Provision | Procedure | Other Actions | Fine / Penalty | Authority | Action in Case of Non-Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 219AD | 326D | Failure to pay the prescribed user fee | Imposition of fine after hearing the accused | Services may be denied until the fee is paid | 50% of the monthly user fee | Secretary | Revenue Recovery |
| 219B | 327 | Failure to comply with the prescribed responsibilities for storage and disposal of solid waste | Imposition of fine after hearing the accused | — | ₹1,000 to ₹10,000 | Secretary | Revenue Recovery |
| 219K | 337 | Discharging used water into public places or water bodies | Imposition of fine after hearing the accused | Closure or removal of pipes, tubes or other means used for discharging wastewater | ₹5,000 to ₹50,000 | Secretary | Revenue Recovery |
| 219H | 334 | Failure to remove accumulated garbage and solid waste from non-residential premises | Prosecution | — | Up to ₹10,000 | Judicial First Class Magistrate | — |
| 219A | 334A | Failure of Bulk Waste Generators to manage solid waste / wastewater at source | Prosecution | Cancellation of building licence, building number and working permit | Imprisonment for 6 months to 1 year or fine | Judicial First Class Magistrate | Court Proceedings |
