India, Nov. 7 -- Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has intensified its drive against use of banned plastic materials, civic officials said on Thursday.

The civic body on Tuesday launched a citywide enforcement campaign to ensure strict compliance with the state government's plastic ban rule. Inspection squads have been deployed across all wards to monitor markets, retail stores, and commercial establishments. Violators will face heavy fines and, in repeated cases, legal action, the officials said.

In line with the Maharashtra Government's notification dated July 15, 2022, the ban covers all single-use plastic products and those with plastic coatings or layers-such as plastic-laminated paper cups, plates, bowls, spoons, and c...