192/2026-2027

Dated : Mamit the 22th of June, 2026 : In the interest of environmental protection and in pursuance of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, and in compliance with the directions contained in para 10 of Supreme Court Order on Civil Appeal No. 6174/2023 dated 05.05.2026, the use, sale, distribution, storage, and littering of Single-Use Plastics (SUPs) are hereby prohibited within all identified tourist sites and other locations with high visitor footfall in Mamit District, with immediate effect.

All tourists, vendors, shopkeepers, stall operators, event organizers, and visitors are encouraged to adopt environmentally friendly alternatives such as cloth bags, paper bags, bamboo products, areca leaf products, metal utensils, and other biodegradable materials.

All Village Councils, line departments, shopkeepers, vendors, tourists, and members of the public are directed to strictly comply with this Notification. The concerned authorities shall undertake necessary awareness, monitoring, and enforcement measures to ensure effective implementation of the ban.

Any person found violating this Notification shall be liable for action under the provisions of the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 and other applicable laws, rules, and regulations

This Notification shall come into force with immediate effect and shall remain in force until further orders.

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