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EPA fines individual for littering, publicizes address

Mariyam Malsa
03 January 2019, MVT 15:34
Garbage dumped on the streets of Male'. PHOTO: HAFEEZA AHMED/ MIHAARU
Mariyam Malsa
03 January 2019, MVT 15:34

The Environment Protection Agency (EPA), on Wednesday, imposed a fine and publicized the address of a local who had dumped waste in the capital city of Male’.

The individual who had littered in the Henveiru ward of Male’ was fined under Waste Regulation (2013-R-58).

While this marks the first instance in which EPA publicized an address related to dumping waste, the agency did not reveal the fined amount.

EPA expressed its gratitude to the police for their support in implementing regulations on waste management. The police had notified EPA regarding the issue.

As per the law, EPA maintains the right to publish the names and impose fines on people found guilty of littering. While initial offenders are to be fined by MVR 300, the amount increases to MVR 500 for repeated cases. EPA also has the right to increase these fines if the waste dumped is of a dangerous nature.

While littering remains a major issue in the capital, EPA had previously warned that they would begin publicizing names and addresses of offenders.

Director of EPA Ibrahim Naeem stated that the agency was committed to finding a solution to the problem even if it involved the publication of such details.

Naeem highlighted that expatriates also littered in violation of the regulations at times when locals were not present.

Fines have been proven to reduce the likelihood of repeated cases of littering.

The government also recently launched a nationwide clean-up campaign.

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