Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 9: Several Municipal bodies, including Municipal Councils and Municipal Committees of Jammu Division have self-declared as Open Defecation Free plus status after complying with all bye-laws and development done in Municipal limits as per the Swachh Bharat Mission norms.
The Municipal Council Udhampur, Doda, Rajouri, Poonch and Municipal Committee Lakhanpur, Chenani, Thathri after proclaiming ODF Plus status have sought Feedback/suggestions/objections within 15 days to perform all necessary action on the comments/suggestions/objections received.
The Municipal Bodies have also declared Open Defecation, open urination, and unauthorized dumping of sewage in open areas, drains and water bodies as punishable offences. The Civic authorities of these Municipal areas have informed the public that a penalty of Rs 200 would be imposed for open defecation, Rs 100 for open urination and Rs 500 for unauthorized dumping of sewage in open areas, drains and water bodies.
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