Chinese Manja to invite prosecution under 4 laws : Gujarat Govt to HC
January 06, 2023
Ahmedabad: The state government is adamant about the prohibition of Chinese Manja during the Uttarayan festival, it said in Gujarat High Court. In order to enforce the strict ban on Chinese nylon strings, the government will prosecute anyone found in possession of such items under several laws.
In its affidavit, the Gujarat Government mentioned the circular issued by the Department of Home Affairs on January 2 to DGPs, police commissioners, district superintendents of police, and district collectors. To enforce a strict ban on Chinese, nylon, and plastic threads with synthetic coatings, the circular states that offenders will be prosecuted under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986, the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, as well as the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
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