By Ijoo Bosco
Torit town mayor, Mayor Mustafa Albino has issued a provisional order, directing all residents to begin cleaning their homes, surrounding areas, access roads, and business locations effective, this month.
According to the order, seen by No. 1 Citizen Daily Newspaper, individuals who fail to maintain cleanliness in their homes and surroundings may face a fine of up to 50,000 SSP, imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months, or both.
The order also specifies that any business found selling expired goods will incur a fine of up to 100,000 SSP or face imprisonment for up to six months, or both.
Additionally, companies and traders involved in the collection and sale of scrap materials without proper licensing will be subject to a fine of up to 90,000 SSP or imprisonment for up to six months, or both.
The Order further stated that all business owners are required to clean their premises and surrounding areas daily. Failure to do so may result in a fine of up to 90,000 SSP, imprisonment for up to six months, or both, and the closure of their business.
Mayor Albino has also mandated that all businesses and markets in Torit must use paper bags instead of nylon plastic bags.
Violators will face fines of up to 70,000 SSP, imprisonment for up to five months, and confiscation of their items.
Furthermore, anyone selling meat from dead animals in residential areas will face a fine of up to 80,000 SSP or imprisonment for up to five months.
The Mayor emphasized the importance of environmental preservation, stating that residents found unlawfully cutting down trees—thereby contributing to global warming—will incur fines of up to 70,000 SSP or imprisonment for up to five months.
Occupants of government housing must also keep their compounds and immediate surroundings clean. Non-compliance will result in fines of up to 50,000 SSP, the order further stated.
Furthermore, all business owners and residents are required to pay monthly health fees. Failure to comply will result in fines of up to 50,000 SSP or imprisonment for up to three months, or both.
Mayor Albino also reminded residents that anyone who acquires land must consult with surveyors before construction to avoid encroachment issues. Violators will face fines of up to 100,000 SSP or imprisonment.
The order further addresses domestic animals such as goats, cows, and dogs roaming freely in the town. Owners of such animals will be liable for fines of up to 70,000 SSP or imprisonment if their animals cause damage.