It applies to plastic cups, plates, spoons and straws also
Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/news/ban-plastic-goods-august-15
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/newspaper/hindu-chennai
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/tamil-nadu
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/plastics
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/non-biodegradable-waste
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/environmental-security
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/environment