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Two officials suspended over use of polythene around Dal lake

The officials said that they have again launched a campaign against use of polythene and daily quintals of plastic bags are being seized.

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Updated : Nov 19, 2013, 11:17 PM IST

Taking serious note of use of banned plastic bags on the banks of world famous Dal lake, Jammu and Kashmir government today suspended two officials.

Two officers from Srinagar Municipal Corporation and Lakes and Waterway Development Authority were suspended after deputy chief minister Tara Chand during his visit yesterday found plastic bags in use around the area.

The ban on polythene had proved successful this summer, he said, adding flouting of rules will not be tolerated.

He called for joint efforts by the administration and people to restore the pristine glory of this world famous water body.

The officials said that they have again launched a campaign against use of polythene and daily quintals of plastic bags are being seized.

The deputy chief minister also inspected the construction of parapets and fencing around the Lake.

Tara Chand also paid a visit to under-construction Habitat Centre at Bemina at a cost of Rs5.82 crore which will house offices of Architect Organisation, Town Planning and Local Bodies.

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