The Ministry of Environment says it has proposed a penalty for those who pollute the environment.

The proposal will be included in the bill that will be submitted to the National Legislative Assembly.

On Tuesday, officials at the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development joined the rest of the world in celebrating the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer.

Addressing the media during the event, Minister Deng, Deng Hoc, said the penalty, if enshrined in the proposed environment bill and approved, would also be applicable to government institutions.

He said if they pollute the environment by dumbing garbage in open places, they will also be punished.

“Your vehicles should not be six years old or Less than 6 years old. If your vehicle is 6 years old, it will not be allowed to enter into the country,” Mr Hoc explained.

He also said the government will punish those who use generators for producing electricity because he believes generators pollute the environment.

“We are going to tax everybody who is using generator. If you are using generator, we will tax you every year until you give up the generator,” he added.

In South Sudan, most homes and businesses rely on small generators.

Minister Hoc also said smoking in public places is prohibited, in order to maintain a healthy