A reward of 25% of the fine will be given to the person who provides reliable information (with evidence) about the persons committing the crimes of dumping garbage and discharging liquid waste in public places and water bodies.
Laws

♻️ Waste management

Kerala Panchayat Raj Act / Kerala Municipality Act

§Main provisions related to waste
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Kerala Panchayat Raj Act Sections		🏢
Kerala Municipality Act Sections		📋
Department Detail		⚙️
Procedure		🔧
Other steps		⚖️
Fine / Punishment		👤
Authority to impose fine/punishment		📌
Action to be taken if fine is not paid
219N340Throwing garbage in public or
private places
 		Spot fine Fine up to Rs. 5000Secretary / Authorized
Officer		Prosecution
219A Failure to keep the premises of shops and commercial establishments cleanSpot fine Fine up to Rs. 5000Secretary / Authorized
Officer		Prosecution
 335Failure to keep the premises of shops and commercial establishments cleanFine imposed after hearing the secretary's
accusation
 		 Fine up to Rs. 5000SecretaryProsecution
219AC326CFailure to segregate waste and hand it over to the local government or an authorized agencyFine imposed after hearing the secretary's
accusation
 		 Fine not less than one thousand rupees and
not exceeding ten thousand rupees
 		SecretaryRevenue Recovery
♻Additional waste control provisions
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Kerala Panchayat Raj Act Sections		🏢
Kerala Municipality Act Sections		📋
Department Detail		⚙️
Procedure		🔧
Other steps		⚖️
Fine / Punishment		👤
Authority to impose fine/punishment		📌
Action to be taken if fine is not paid
219AD326D
Failure to pay user fees		The Secretary shall hear
the person who committed the default
and impose a fine.		Any service provided by the local government body may be denied until the fee is paid.
50% of the monthly user fee		SecretaryRevenue Recovery
219b327Failure of waste producers to comply with their obligations to store and dispose of solid waste in the prescribed mannerSecretary
listens to the accused
and imposes a fine		 Fine not less than one thousand rupees and
not exceeding ten thousand rupees
 		SecretaryRevenue Recovery
219K337Discharge of used water into public places or water bodiesSecretary
listens to the accused
and imposes a fine		Block, cover, or remove a pipe, tube, or other means through which sewage is discharged.Fine not less than five thousand rupees and not exceeding
fifty thousand rupees
 		SecretaryRevenue Recovery
219H334Failure to remove garbage and solid waste accumulated in non-residential areasProsecution Fine up to Rs. 10,000First Class Judicial Magistrate 
219A334ASolid waste/wastewater not properly treated at source (BWG)ProsecutionCancellation of building license,
building number, and
working permit		Imprisonment for a term not less than 6 months and not exceeding
1 year
, or a fine
not less than one thousand rupees		First Class Judicial MagistrateFirst Class Judicial Magistrate