Green tax on plastic bottles in Kodaikanal

Dindigul: In a bid to reduce plastic waste, the Dindigul district administration has introduced a ₹20 green tax on plastic bottles for water and soft drinks under 5 liters in Kodaikanal. This decision follows a directive from the Madras high court banning such containers to make Kodaikanal a plastic-free zone.
According to an official release, the green tax is part of a broader initiative to tackle the environmental challenges posed by plastic waste in this popular tourist destination.The administration has formed committees at the district, zonal, and panchayat levels to oversee the implementation of the ban. These committees will conduct regular and surprise inspections of shops and eateries to ensure compliance, imposing fines on vendors found with banned plastic bottles.
Check posts will be established at Kodaikanal's entry points to monitor the inflow of plastic bottles, supported by local authorities and the police. This collaborative effort aims to preserve the region's ecological balance and prevent further plastic pollution.
The green tax was supported by 15 village panchayats in Kodaikanal, which unanimously passed a resolution during a grama sabha meeting following the Madras high court's order on June 28.
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