Waste Management
Mala Grama panchayat
Departments at a Glance
Kerala Panchayat Raj Act / Kerala Municipality Act
Provisions related to waste
Kerala Panchayat Raj Act / Kerala Municipality Act
Provisions related to waste
| Sections of the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act | Sections of the Kerala Municipality Act | Department Details | Procedure | Other measures | Fine / Penalty | Authority empowered to impose a fine/penalty | Action taken if the fine is not paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 219N | 340 | Dumping waste in public or private places | Spot Fine | — | Fine of up to ₹5,000 | Secretary / Authorized Officer | Prosecution |
| 219A | — | Failure to keep the premises of shops and commercial establishments clean. | Spot Fine | — | Fine of up to ₹5,000 | Secretary / Authorized Officer | Prosecution |
| — | 335 | Failure to keep the premises of shops and commercial establishments clean. | Imposition of a fine by the Secretary after hearing the accused. | — | Fine of up to ₹5,000 | Secretary | Prosecution |
| 219AC | 326സി | Failure to segregate waste and hand it over to the local self-government institution or an authorized agency. | Imposition of a fine by the Secretary after hearing the accused. | — | A fine of not less than one thousand rupees and not exceeding ten thousand rupees. | Secretary | Revenue Recovery |
Additional waste control regulations
| Sections of the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act | Sections of the Kerala Municipality Act | Department Details | Procedure | Other measures | Fine / Penalty | Authority empowered to impose a fine/penalty | Action taken if the fine is not paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 219AD | 326D | Failure to pay user fees | Imposition of a fine by the Secretary after hearing the person at fault. | Any service from the local self-government institution may be denied until the fee is paid. | 50% of the monthly user fee | Secretary | Revenue Recovery |
| 219B | 327 | Failure on the part of waste generators to collect and deposit solid waste in the prescribed manner. | Imposition of a fine by the Secretary after hearing the accused. | — | A fine of not less than one thousand rupees and not exceeding ten thousand rupees. | Secretary | Revenue Recovery |
| 219H | 337 | Discharging used water into public areas or water bodies. | Imposition of a fine by the Secretary after hearing the accused. | Plug, cover, or remove the pipe, tube, or other means used to discharge wastewater. | A fine of not less than five thousand rupees and not exceeding fifty thousand rupees. | Secretary | Revenue Recovery |
| 219H | 334 | Failure to remove accumulated garbage and solid waste from areas other than residential premises. | Prosecution | — | Fine of up to ₹10,000 | Judicial Magistrate of the First Class | — |
| 219A | 334എ | Failure to properly manage solid waste/wastewater at the source (BWG) | Prosecution | Cancellation of building license, building number, and work permit. | Imprisonment for a term of not less than six months and extending up to one year, or a fine of not less than one thousand rupees. | Judicial Magistrate of the First Class | Judicial Magistrate of the First Class |
Mala Grama Panchayat
Waste management system
