In regard to smoke free district Hq campaign, District tobacco control cell Longleng has informed that any person/individual found smoking or chewing tobacco products in public places like Government Offices, Hospitals, Bus Station, Sumo station, Hotels, Restaurants, Schools, Collage, Streets, Market Places etc. shall be imposed a fine of Rs. 200/- under section 4 of copta Act 2003 which bans of cigarette and other tobacco products in public places.
Further all Governmental Offices, Municipal Authority and NGOs have been directed to mandatory put up signage, in all Government and Private offices and public places. Failing to do so, will be liable to pay a fined of Rs 200/ as per the district tobacco control cell Longleng.
(Manjong Phom, IA Longleng)