A blanket ban on manufacture, sale, storage and use of plastic bags in the Capital will come into effect from November 22. Top Delhi Government officials said traders involved in the production of plastic bags have been told to dismantle their manufacturing facilities as soon as possible. As per the notification, no person including shopkeepers, vendors, wholesalers, retailers and hawkers will be allowed to sell, store or use plastic bags for supply of any goods. Plastic bags for use, as specified under the BioMedical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, 1998, will not be covered under the ban. Officials said the use of plastic cover/pouch to pack magazines, invitation cards and greeting cards will also be prohibited.