India, Feb. 3 -- Determined to crack down on civic disobedience, the BMC has rolled out tougher penalties for waste generators across Mumbai, including individuals, hawkers, commercial establishments, housing societies and building contractors.

Announcing the Solid Waste Management and Handling, Cleanliness and Sanitation Bye-laws 2025 on Monday, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has more than doubled the fine on litterbugs, from Rs.200 to Rs.500, while individuals spitting in public places will have to shell out Rs.250, up from Rs.200.

Washing vehicles in public places, urinating and defecating in public, and failure to keep drains in front of houses clean will attract a penalty of Rs.500.

The revised penalties are part of ...