Possession Of E-Cigarettes Is In Violation Of PECA: Health Ministry
Delhi/Hyderabad, Oct 2 (Maxim News): Possession of e-cigarettes and similar devices in any form, quantity, or manner is in violation of the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarette Act (PECA) 2019. The Union Health Ministry sad in a clarification.
The clarification was sent to the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MCA) last month, official sources said, adding it will strengthen the enforcement of the ban.
The Ministry said that though there is no explicit mention of the prohibition of individual use of e-cigarettes in PECA, the law has been enacted to prohibit the production, manufacture, import, export, transport, sale, distribution, storage, and advertisement of e-cigarettes.
The ban includes a prohibition on all forms of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems, heat-not-burn products, e-Hookah, and similar devices. The law was enacted in the interest of public health and to protect the people from harm, the health ministry said.
The health ministry has also launched an online portal to facilitate reporting of violations under PECA. This portal will allow the ministry to take necessary action on violations. Anyone can report these violations at “http://www.violation-reporting.in” (Maxim News)
Next Story :
-
WATCH | Six Arrested For Vandalism At Allu Arjun’s House Granted Bail
![WATCH | Six Arrested For Vandalism At Allu Arjun’s House Granted Bail]()
Hyderabad, Dec 23 (Maxim News): The court has granted bail to six individuals accused of the attack on actor Allu Arjun’s residence. The incident, which took place earlier this week, involved protestors from the Osmania University Joint Action Committee (OU JAC) who allegedly hurled stones at the actor’s house, causing property damage. The judge, after receiving the case,…
-
Born In A Remote Area, PV Is A Great Leader Who Rose To The Level Of PM: Kishan
![Born In A Remote Area, PV Is A Great Leader Who Rose To The Level Of PM: Kishan]()
Hyderabad, Dec 23 (Maxim News): Union Minister for Coal and Mines, G.Kishan Reddy has praised Bharat Ratna and former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao for his outstanding services to the country.
-
ED Notices Likely To KTR Today
![ED Notices Likely To KTR Today]()
Hyderabad, Dec 23 (Maxim News): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is expected to issue notices today to K.Tarak Rama Rao (KTR), Working President of the BRS in connection with a case related to the Formula-E car racing event.
-
CV Anand Apologizes For Remarks Against National Media
![CV Anand Apologizes For Remarks Against National Media]()
Hyderabad, Dec 23 (Maxim News): Hyderabad Police Commissioner C.V. Anand has apologized. He posted a statement withdrawing his comments to the national media. He said that he lost patience when the national media asked questions about the Sandhya Theater incident.
Now you can get the latest stories from Indtoday on Telegram every day. Click the link to subscribe. Click to follow Indtoday’s Facebook page, Twitter and Instagram. For all the latest Hyderabad News updates
