Explained | Why Bengaluru civic body fined 10 food outlets, including McDonald's, KFC; list of other outlets under lens
The establishments were handed fines ranging between ₹5,000 and ₹25,000, depending on the violations detected during the inspection.
The Greater Bengaluru civic body has fined 10 food court outlets at Nexus Mall in Koramangala for violating solid waste management norms. The penalties range from ₹5,000 to ₹25,000, depending on the violations detected during an inspection on August 28. Among the fined establishments are McDonald's, Burger King, and KFC, each receiving a ₹10,000 fine.
Chaska Bun received the highest penalty of ₹25,000 for not separating wet and dry waste at the source, in violation of mandatory regulations. Popeyes, Good Flippin Burgers, Wow Wow China, Nagas, KFC and Shiv Sagar were each fined ₹5,000 for similar infractions. The civic authorities emphasized the importance of segregating waste at the point of generation and handing it over for proper collection and processing.
Similar inspections are planned for other commercial establishments in Bengaluru. This enforcement drive is part of the civic body's ongoing efforts to improve waste segregation practices and curb the use of banned single-use plastics in food-service establishments.
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