The ban on littering and a slew of restrictions at Chamundi Hills came into effect from Friday, September 1, and the Forest Department issued notices to 23 persons on Friday.
The regulations and crackdown is as per the Karnataka Forest Acct (1983) Section 76 and Section 99 (I) (L) and the Deputy Conservator of Forests (Territorial) Mr. Basavaraj said that no fine was collected but only receipts for violation of law for a sum of ‘₹0’ was issued to 23 persons.
Being the first day, we did not want to impose fine and the objective of the crackdown and regulation is not to collect money by way of fine but to create greater public awareness on ensuring that the environment of Chamundi Hill is safeguarded, said Mr. Basavaraj.
