Considering the negative environmental impact of using plastic, the Supreme Court has ordered the Nepali Government to impose complete ban on plastic bags thinner than 40 microns within three weeks.<\/p>\n
During a court session on Sunday, a single bench of Justice Kumar Chudal gave the order for implementation of the 160th point of the budget statement provisioned for the ban on plastic bags.<\/p>\n
The apex court directed the concerned authorities to hammer out an action plan pertaining to the work, duties, and responsibilities within 10 days to implement the ban effectively.<\/p>\n
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The court gave additional 10 days for the concerned authority to make arrangements such as consultation with stakeholders, policy formulation and implementation.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom the 21st day after this order is received, the provision of point 160 of the budget statement of 2021\/22 concerning the complete ban on the production, import and use of plastic bags (thinner than 40 microns) will be implemented across the country,\u201d read the SC order.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Moreover, the Supreme Court asked the Chief Secretary to deploy a mechanism to monitor the implementation of the action plan and submit a report every two months.<\/p>\n
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Considering the negative environmental impact of using plastic, the Supreme Court has ordered the Nepali Government…<\/span><\/p>\n