NOVEMBER 30, 2016
Port Blair, Nov 30: The District Administration has taken strong action against the illegal sale of banned tobacco products. A surprise inspection was carried out in Port Blair area by the Revenue team and found that numbers of gumties/shops were known to be selling the banned tobacco products.
Approximate 18 nos. of gumties at Gandhi Statue, Prem Nagar Junction, in front of state library and near Head Post Office were evicted. These gumties had encroached on Govt. Land and were suspected to be selling the banned tobacco products. This drive will continue over the coming week.
In addition to these, the Food Safety Officer has seized and detained 218 tins of tobacco from M/s Poonam Enterprises, Gurudwara Line, Aberdeen under sub section (1) of section 41 of Food Safety and Standards act 2006 and the shop has been directed to be closed.
All those involved in illegal sale of banned tobacco products are warned to refrain from indulging in such illegal activities, else strongest action as per relevant acts will be taken against them.
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