Varanasi, Oct. 29 -- In an effort to promote cleanliness in Kashi, the Varanasi Nagar Nigam on Monday implemented the Uttar Pradesh Solid Waste Management and Sanitation Rules, 2021. Among the 33-point provisions, one of the key rules specify that if any pet animal defecates in the open, the owner must collect the faeces and dispose of it at home through a faecal vehicle. Failure to comply will result in a penalty of Rs.500. Municipal commissioner Akshat Verma formally launched the implementation of the new rules during a meeting with all department heads. The rules booklet was distributed to zonal officers, engineers, health inspectors and revenue officials, with clear instructions to ensure strict enforcement and impose penalties on violators. According to the municipal commissioner, if any citizen, organisation, or institution repeatedly violates the rules, they will face repeated fines, and persistent offenders may face FIRs. Public relations officer Sandeep Srivastava said through a press communique that the Nagar Nigam has empowered officials to collect on-the-spot fines under Section 46 of the Rules. Allowing pets to defecate in public places without cleaning up will invite a fine of Rs.500. Littering on roads, in parks, or in public spaces will result in a Rs.500 fine. Throwing garbage or puja materials into rivers, drains, or other water bodies will lead to a Rs.750 fine. Littering near educational institutions, hospitals, religious places, or heritage sites will attract a Rs.750 fine. Spitting, urinating, or leaving food for animals in a manner that causes littering will incur a Rs.250 fine. The use of banned plastic, thermocol, or any other restricted material will attract an on-the-spot fine under the relevant Act. Burning or burying waste will lead to a Rs.250 fine, while transporting uncovered waste in trucks or other vehicles will result in a Rs.2,000 fine. Dumping construction and demolition waste in drains, roads, or public spaces will incur a Rs.3,000 fine along with other fines....