(1.) The present Public Interest Litigation Petition, being CWJC No. 8769 o 2016 has been filed by the petitioner for an appropriate writ/order directing the State Government to stop the use and production of the plastic bags etc. in the State of Bihar.
(2.) Shri Lalit Kishore, learned Advocate General has stated at the bar that accordingly, so far as urban areas in the State of Bihar is concerned, there shall be total ban of plastic carry bags on and from 25th October, 2018. He has also stated that after following due procedure, as required, a final notification shall be issued banning the plastic carry bags in the rural areas, of course, after following due procedure and after considering the objections that may be received.
(3.) The State Government is directed to act, as stated in the supplementary counter affidavit reproduced hereinabove and as per the statements made by the learned Advocate General recorded hereinabove.