Vizag based Waltair DRM Anup Satpathy counselling vendors on the ban of single-use plastic and distributing cotton bags. (DC Image)
Vijayawada: The South Central Railway has apprehended 35 unauthorised hawkers and imposed a total fine of ₹1.75 lakh on them in a special drive at the Vijayawada Railway Station in the last 10 days.
Officials from the commercial, operating, environment and housekeeping department jointly undertook the drive against unauthorised hawkers, vendors and those charging more than the normal price on food products or displaying unlisted articles for sale. Some 35 unauthorised hawkers selling tea were fined with a total of ₹1.75 lakh, the officials claimed.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle. )
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