Chennai, (PTI): In a move to keep the metropolis clean, the city Corporation on Thursday announced a ban on spitting, urinating and dumping garbages in public places.

The decision, taken at the council meeting, would come into effect from April 1.

A fine of Rs 50 each would be imposed on those who spit or urinate on roads, pavements, parks, play grounds, water sources, bridges, commercial establishments and government premises, according to a council resolution.

While those who burn garbages in public places had to cough up Rs 500, a fine of Rs 1000 wold be imposed on those who keep their surroundings untidy, the resolution said.

The corporation had also banned washing clothes and dishes, cleaning vehicles and taking bath in public places. Those who fail to segregate medical wastes as per prescribed forms would also be fined, it said.