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Nanded District Fines 23 Tobacco Vendors in Enforcement Drive
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News18•14-10-2026, 18:15
Nanded District Fines 23 Tobacco Vendors in Enforcement Drive
- •The district administration in Maharashtra's Nanded penalised 23 tobacco vendors and recovered Rs 9,600 in fines.
- •The enforcement drive was conducted by the district-level tobacco control squad with police assistance in Mahur town and surrounding areas.
- •Actions were taken following complaints about widespread violations of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act of 2003.
- •Surprise inspections were carried out at multiple locations under the direction of district collector Rahul Kardile.
- •The campaign aimed to regulate tobacco sales, strictly implement control laws, and protect public health.
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The district administration in Nanded penalized 23 tobacco vendors for rule violations during an enforcement drive and recovered a total fine of Rs 9,600.
The surprise enforcement drive was carried out following complaints regarding violations of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), 2003.
The campaign was conducted under the directions of district collector Rahul Kardile and with the guidance of civil surgeon Dr Sanjay Perke and other officers.
