Piyali Mitra(@Plchakraborty):West Bengal Government issues public notice against open defecation, public urination, littering, illegal waste dumping, use of banned plastic bags and spitting in public places. The rules will be enforced in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Kurseong and Mirik from July 1, 2026, and across the rest of West Bengal from September 1, 2026. Fines: Open defecation/public urination: ₹200 Littering, illegal waste dumping, carrying banned plastic bags: ₹200 Spitting in public places: ₹100 The government has urged citizens to keep public places clean and use designated toilets and waste disposal facilities.

2026.06.22 11:47

West Bengal Government issues public notice against open defecation, public urination, littering, illegal waste dumping, use of banned plastic bags and spitting in public places. The rules will be enforced in Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Kurseong and Mirik from July 1, 2026, and across the rest of West Bengal from September 1, 2026. Fines: Open defecation/public urination: ₹200 Littering, illegal waste dumping, carrying banned plastic bags: ₹200 Spitting in public places: ₹100 The government has urged citizens to keep public places clean and use designated toilets and waste disposal facilities.