The Male' City Council is seeking individuals who dumped waste illegally in different parts of the capital Male'. The Council said via social media that in the last 24 hours, waste has been dumped in several areas of the crowded city.
The council said it is now working to identify those who dumped garbage in the area.
It also said that the city council's main objective is to make the city safe and clean, and that it was taking action against those who illegally dump garbage in public places.
Dumping garbage on the streets and vacant land is prohibited under the Prevention of Acts Violating Public Social Standards Act. Under this Act, the city council has the power to impose a fine of MVR 500 on any person who places garbage illegally.
More than 70 employees of the council's community engagement unit are working to monitor the streets. The entire city has been divided into eight zones to strengthen this work.
