People who do not segregate waste will be fined and imprisoned - Former Justice of the National Green Tribunal State Monitoring Committee, P Jothimani

The Nilgiris: Former Justice of the National Green Tribunal State Monitoring Committee, P Jothimani, has warned that if people do not grade garbage, they will be fined and imprisoned.

The Nilgiris: Former Justice of the National Green Tribunal State Monitoring Committee, P Jothimani, has warned that if people do not grade garbage, they will be fined and imprisoned.



District Level Seminar on Solid Waste Management was held on behalf of the Rural Development Movement. Rural Development Movement Chairman NK Perumal gave the welcome address. Former Justice P Jothimani, Chairman of the National Green Tribunal State Monitoring Committee, inaugurated the seminar and said, "Biometric treatment of garbage in Tamil Nadu is underway. This work is well underway in places like Kumbakonam and Perungudi. Healthy living is essential for people. People also need to cooperate to live healthily. It is the people's duty to grade the garbage collected at home. Biodegradable garbage is used as fertilizers in farming.

Steps are being taken to dispose of the remaining waste. There is a law to impose fines and imprisonment on people who do not separate garbage at source. Corporation employees will request twice to segregate waste. The third time an official can levy Rs. 5000 fine. A person who does not consistently segregate garbage can be sentenced to 6 months in prison. Local authorities are raising awareness to dispose off garbage. Fines and imprisonment are not strictly enforced. It will come into effect over time.



It is punishable to burn the trash as it is harmful to the environment and the health of the people. The Trichy Corporation is functioning well. Circular has been issued to all officials not to bring any medical waste from Kerala to Tamil Nadu. Similarly, a letter from the Tamil Nadu DGP has been written to urge the government to take stringent action against those who dump medical waste.

Similarly, the staff at the collection centre are strictly ordered to monitor it. In addition, those who have medical waste to Tamil Nadu will be severely punished. I do not want to talk about the hydrocarbon project as the case is still pending. Fertilizer is made from human waste on behalf of the Rural Development Movement. Vegetables are produced using this fertilizer. 5 countries have certified these vegetables are of good quality. Composting of human waste must be expanded."

The village council chairman and officials, including Municipalities Executive Commissioner Baskaran, District Municipal Agency Director Getsy Lima Ambalini, District Panchayath President M. Pondos, were also present.

Passenger Alert: Coimbatore–Nagercoil Express Diverted via Podanur, Pollachi and Palani on Sep 3

Train No. 16322 Coimbatore–Nagercoil Express will run via Podanur, Pollachi and Palani on September 3, skipping stations...

Coimbatore Auto Driver Held for Allegedly Threatening Shopkeeper Over Festival Donation

Sundarapuram police arrested Udhayasuriyan (35), an auto driver, following a complaint from a shopkeeper in Ukkadam, who...

Central Government Announces Scholarship Scheme for OBC Students

Coimbatore District Collector Pawan Kumar Giriyappanar has announced the PM YASASVI scholarship scheme for Other Backwar...

90 Kg of Banned Tobacco Products Worth ₹1 Lakh Seized in Coimbatore; Two Arrested

Coimbatore City Police seized around 90 kg of banned tobacco products worth ₹1 lakh during separate raids in the city an...

Scheduled Power Cut Tomorrow (02.09.2026) in Ellappaalayam

Monthly maintenance work at Ellappaalayam substation will be conducted on September 2, 2026, from 9 AM to 5 PM. Power su...

Viral Video of Two Bikes With Same Number Plate Leads to Police Action in Coimbatore

Coimbatore City Police have seized two motorcycles and questioning two youths after a video showing their bikes displayi...