In a bid to contain the spread of COVID-19, the Government of Haryana on Monday extended the ban on the sale and manufacture of gutkha and pan masala for one year. The order has been issued to all the district magistrates and superintendent of police, food inspectors and others.
The state Food and Drugs Administration has issued a notification in this regard, under which the sale and purchase of tobacco products have been prohibited for a year from Sept 7, 2021..
Last year, in the light of the COVID pandemic, the Haryana government banned the sale of tobacco products like paan masala, gutkha etc for one year so that people do not spit in public places.
The state government on Monday determined to extend the ban by one more year. Now, the sale of tobacco and nicotine products like pan masala and gutkha in Haryana will be considered illegal till September 2022. The order said the legal action will be taken against those who violate the rule.Â
Everyone has been given strict directions to adhere to the notification and anyone who will be seen violating the action will face legal action. The decision has been taken under the view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic which is still a big threat for the nation and activities likes consuming tobacco or spitting tobacco can lead to the spreading of the coronavirus, thus creating a threat for everyone.Â
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