KANPUR: No one will be able to chew or smoke tobacco in public places in Kanpur now. The district administration, on the occasion of 'World Anti-Tobacco Day', declared Kanpur a smoking-free city at an event held in Green Park on Sunday. The order effectively means that smoking and chewing tobacco would be restricted in the city.
According to chief medical officer (CMO) Dr RP Yadav, the city would have to follow section 4,5 and 6 of the Cigarette and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), 2003.
"Section 4 of COTPA prohibits smoking at public places, section 5 prohibits advertisement, promotion and sponsorship of tobacco products and section 6 prohibits sale of tobacco products to minors," he said.
A team of medical college doctors in a survey found that residents of the city have decided to stand by these three sections of COTPA, he said.
Among those present on the occasion included minister for medical and health Ahmad Hasan, and principal secretary, health, Arvind Kumar, special secretary, health, Arindam Bhattacharya, director general, health, Dr Vijay Laxmi and director, National Health Mission, Dr Baljit Arora. District magistrate, Roshan Jacob and ADM (city) Avinash Singh were also present on the occasion.
According to CMO Dr RP Yadav, the city would have to strictly follow section 4,5 and 6 of the Cigarette and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA),2003. "Section 4 of COTPA prohibits smoking at public places, section 5 prohibits advertisement, promotion and sponsorship of tobacco products and section 6 prohibits sale of tobacco products to minors", he informed. A team of medical college doctors in a survey have found that residents of the city have decided to stand by these three sections of COTPA, he said.
The CMO said that COTPA prohibits smoking in public places, except in special smoking zones in hotels, restaurants and airports and open spaces. Places where smoking is restricted include auditoriums, movie theatres, hospitals, public transport, restaurants, hotels, bars, pubs, amusement centres, offices (government and private), libraries, courts, post offices, markets, shopping malls, canteens, refreshment rooms, banquet halls, discotheques, coffee houses, educational institutions and parks.
"The Act has a provision to impose a fine of Rs 200 on a person found smoking at public places. Selling a cigarette packet without caution mentioned in its label can lead to a lifetime ban. Violation of the Act can invite two-year imprisonment and fine of Rs 5,000 while second violation may result in five year imprisonment and fine of Rs 10,000," the CMO said.
An effigy of tobacco was burnt by the city administration officials on the occasion. A musical show was also organised for the locals to make them aware about the ill effects of chewing and smoking tobacco.
Meanwhile, Dr AK Srivastava, nodal officer of tobacco cell, said, "Tobacco is the prime cause of most of the cancers. Strict implementation of COTPA will help curb the number of oral and lung cancer patients, which are on rise in the city."
According to chief medical officer (CMO) Dr RP Yadav, the city would have to follow section 4,5 and 6 of the Cigarette and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), 2003.
"Section 4 of COTPA prohibits smoking at public places, section 5 prohibits advertisement, promotion and sponsorship of tobacco products and section 6 prohibits sale of tobacco products to minors," he said.
A team of medical college doctors in a survey found that residents of the city have decided to stand by these three sections of COTPA, he said.
Among those present on the occasion included minister for medical and health Ahmad Hasan, and principal secretary, health, Arvind Kumar, special secretary, health, Arindam Bhattacharya, director general, health, Dr Vijay Laxmi and director, National Health Mission, Dr Baljit Arora. District magistrate, Roshan Jacob and ADM (city) Avinash Singh were also present on the occasion.
According to CMO Dr RP Yadav, the city would have to strictly follow section 4,5 and 6 of the Cigarette and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA),2003. "Section 4 of COTPA prohibits smoking at public places, section 5 prohibits advertisement, promotion and sponsorship of tobacco products and section 6 prohibits sale of tobacco products to minors", he informed. A team of medical college doctors in a survey have found that residents of the city have decided to stand by these three sections of COTPA, he said.
The CMO said that COTPA prohibits smoking in public places, except in special smoking zones in hotels, restaurants and airports and open spaces. Places where smoking is restricted include auditoriums, movie theatres, hospitals, public transport, restaurants, hotels, bars, pubs, amusement centres, offices (government and private), libraries, courts, post offices, markets, shopping malls, canteens, refreshment rooms, banquet halls, discotheques, coffee houses, educational institutions and parks.
"The Act has a provision to impose a fine of Rs 200 on a person found smoking at public places. Selling a cigarette packet without caution mentioned in its label can lead to a lifetime ban. Violation of the Act can invite two-year imprisonment and fine of Rs 5,000 while second violation may result in five year imprisonment and fine of Rs 10,000," the CMO said.
An effigy of tobacco was burnt by the city administration officials on the occasion. A musical show was also organised for the locals to make them aware about the ill effects of chewing and smoking tobacco.
Meanwhile, Dr AK Srivastava, nodal officer of tobacco cell, said, "Tobacco is the prime cause of most of the cancers. Strict implementation of COTPA will help curb the number of oral and lung cancer patients, which are on rise in the city."
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