Mumbai Cracks Down: New Rules, Hefty Fines for Spitting, Littering, and Waste Violations

• Mumbai Municipal Corporation implements strict 'Solid Waste Management By-laws – 2025' to enforce cleanliness.
• New rules target spitting, littering, public urination/defecation, and bathing in public places.
• Mandatory wet and dry waste segregation for households, commercial entities, and large institutions.
• Hefty fines introduced: Rs 250 for spitting, Rs 500 for littering, Rs 200-1000 for waste segregation failure.
• Strict action, including large fines, against illegal debris dumping and unauthorized debris transport.

Why It Matters: Mumbai introduces stringent new by-laws and fines to ensure public cleanliness and waste management.