Archive · 2 Jan 2026
TN Anti-Plastic Drive Seizes 15 Tons
The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) and local bodies worked together to stop the use of banned single-use plastics (SUPs) during the festive season.
They found 2,553 violations, seized 15.56 tons of banned plastic items, and fined people Rs 12,50,200.
They also closed more than 290 illegal plastic manufacturing units.
The drive started in December 2025 and included inspections at shops, markets, transport hubs, and borders.
The TNPCB asked everyone to follow the plastic ban and use eco-friendly alternatives.
They will keep enforcing the ban and need the public's help to protect the environment.
TNPCB and local bodies conducted an intensified drive against banned single-use plastics (SUPs) during the festive season.
2,553 violations were detected, leading to the seizure of 15.56 tons of banned plastic items and penalties amounting to Rs 12,50,200.
More than 290 illegal manufacturing units were closed, with 13 units closed in the last six months.
The drive included inspections at shops, markets, transport hubs, and interstate borders, with the cooperation of various departments.
The TNPCB urged traders, manufacturers, and the public to comply with the plastic ban and adopt environmentally friendly alternatives.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) and local bodies
- What
- Intensified enforcement drive against banned single-use plastics (SUPs)
- When
- During the festive season, starting in the fourth week of December 2025
- Where
- Across Tamil Nadu, including shops, markets, transport hubs, and interstate borders
- Why
- To prevent the manufacture, storage, transport, sale, and use of banned single-use plastic items
- Violations Detected
- 2,553
- Plastic Seized (tons)
- 15.56
- Penalties Levied (Rs)
- 12,50,200
- Shop Inspections
- 9,248
- Illegal Units Closed
- 290+
- Drive Start Date
- Fourth week of December 2025