Bengaluru Civic Body Collects Rs 3.6 Crore in Littering Fines Over Six Months

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Bengaluru Cracks Down: Civic Body Collects Rs 3.6 Crore in Fines in Six Months

Individuals caught littering were fined Rs 500. The penalty has now been increased to Rs 2,000, significantly tightening enforcement. Over the last six. (Image: AI/Representational)

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News18•26-02-2026, 13:36

Bengaluru Cracks Down: Civic Body Collects Rs 3.6 Crore in Fines in Six Months

•Bengaluru's anti-litter drive intensifies, collecting Rs 3.6 crore in fines from 82,000 cases in six months.
•Fines target garbage dumping, public urination, and spitting, with penalties increased from Rs 500 to Rs 2,000.
•Enforcement uses CCTV, ward-level marshals, and night patrols at black spots to track and penalize offenders.
•Authorities trace discarded items to households for fines and respond to helpline complaints.
•Rs 24.7 lakh collected in January 2026 alone for banned plastic use, showing a stricter enforcement trend.

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