Feeding stray animals in Varanasi? Littering or spitting can now earn you a penalty

Varanasi has introduced strict sanitation rules with fines up to Rs 5,000 for littering, spitting, and unhygienic practices to boost cleanliness in PM Modi’s constituency.

Varanasi sanitation rules: Leaving out food for stray animals or littering and spitting in the open could invite penalty in Varanasi (Representative images: Unsplash)

Feeding stray dogs or any other animal can now invite penalties if you are not careful. As per a fresh notification being enforced by the Varanasi Municipal Corporation (VMC), littering and poor sanitation will not be tolerated anymore and offenders will be penalised. The penalty amount can go up to Rs 1,000, depending on the offence.

Spitting in public places in Varanasi will now cost violators Rs 250 as the city enforces the stricter sanitation measures under the Uttar Pradesh Solid Waste Management and Sanitation Rules, 2021. The Varanasi Municipal Corporation (VMC) has rolled out these rules to promote better hygiene and civic discipline, officials said.

According to VMC Public Relations Officer Sandeep Srivastava, the new regulations have officially come into effect across the city, reported news agency PTI. People found spitting or throwing waste from vehicles will face a penalty of Rs 1,000.

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Feeding stray dogs could invite fine

Leaving food for stray animals, such as dogs and cows, on roads or pavements will now attract a fine of Rs 250. Those who keep garbage on their premises for more than 24 hours or litter in public areas such as roads, parks, and road dividers will be fined Rs 500.

Pet owners who neglect to clean up after their animals in public will also be charged Rs 500, reported PTI. Dumping animal remains or waste into rivers, drains, or sewers will lead to a penalty of Rs 750.

Srivastava added that transporting garbage or debris in uncovered trucks or damaging municipal property like vehicles or bins will incur a fine of Rs 2,000. The highest penalty of Rs 5,000 will be imposed on those responsible for allowing water stagnation or creating unsanitary conditions that could endanger public health.

He said these steps are part of a broader initiative to enhance cleanliness and hygiene standards in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s parliamentary constituency.

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