AP Bans Spitting In Public Places

Amaravati, April 12 (Maxim News): Andhra Pradesh government in interest of public health and safety, has banned spitting of paan, any chewable tobacco or non-tobacco products and sputum at public places and institutions with immediate effect.

This rule was promulgated in an attempt to contain the spread of coronavirus in the State. Strict punishment under Sections 268, 269 and 278 of Indian Penal Code -1860 and the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPc) will be taken against those caught spitting in public areas, the orders read.

In view of the increasing danger of the coronavirus pandemic, the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) had also appealed to people to refrain from consuming smokeless tobacco products and spitting in public places.(Maxim News)