Sri Vijaya Puram, Oct. 16: In pursuance of the provisions contained under Sections 6 and 12 of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 2003 (COTPA), a joint inspection was carried out today, by the Revenue officials along with Police personnel at Ferrargunj Tehsil.
The Revenue Officials inspected the commercial establishments and shops located within a radius of 100 yards from the educational institutions, namely GSSS Ferrargunj, GSSS Namunaghar, and GPS Ranchi Basti (Namunaghar Village).
During the surprise check, all the establishments were advised to adhere to the provisions of the COTPA Act, 2003.
The District Administration, South Andaman, remains committed to ensuring strict enforcement of the COTPA Act and protecting students and youth from the harmful effects of tobacco use. Regular surprise inspections will continue to ensure full compliance with the law.
All vendors are once again reminded to adhere strictly to the provisions of COTPA, 2003. Regular surprise inspections will be carried out, and any future violations will be dealt with firmly and in accordance with the law.
Members of the public have been encouraged to report any instances of illegal tobacco sales, especially within 100 meters of educational institutions, or to seek further information by contacting the District Control Room at 03192-240127 / 238881 / 1070 or via WhatsApp at 9531888844. The District Administration assures that the identity of informants will be kept strictly confidential to ensure their safety and encourage public cooperation.