Madras High Court Bans Manufacture, Sale, Transport Of 28 Plastic Items In Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu

The Madras High Court issued interim orders banning the manufacture, sale, and transport of 28 plastic items, including PET bottles, plastic plates, straws, bags, and packaging materials, throughout the Western Ghats, Sanctuaries, and Tiger Reserves.

The Court instructed the Tamil Nadu Government to issue a notification under Section 67(3) of the Motor Vehicles Act, preventing vehicles from transporting these banned items into the region.

Additionally, the Court ordered the implementation of a Deposit Return System for reusable containers and emphasized awareness campaigns to reduce plastic waste.

The case will be heard again on June 6, 2025. (G. Subramania Koushik v. The Principal Secretary to Govt of Tamil Nadu & Ors)