All Unlicensed Tobacco Shops In Punjab To Be Shut Down

Sale of tobacco products has already been banned in Punjab and a commercial establishment's license could be revoked if it violates the Tobacco Control Act.

Punjab government has issued directions to all municipal corporation commissioners to ensure closure of all tobacco vends/shops in the state running without any license under Punjab Tobacco Vends Fees Act-1953, a spokesman of the local government said.

Director (Local Government) Priyank Bharti has directed municipal officials to check all the shops selling tobacco in their respective areas and order immediate closure if they are being run without the required permit.

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Principal health secretary Vini Mahajan said that sale of chewable tobacco and loose cigarettes has already been banned in Punjab and a commercial establishment's license could be revoked if it violates the Tobacco Control Act.

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