Punjab government has decided to impose ban on Hookah Bars in Punjab.
This decision took place after a meeting held on Monday. The decision was taken by council of minister after the meeting.
This is the permanent solution of the temporary orders against hookah bars, which can be renewed after two months. The present Section 144 of CrPC implemented against the hookah bars and extended after required period.
To enable the ban, amendments will be made to the cigarette and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 2003, for the prevention and control of diseases caused by the use of tobacco products.
In December 2015, Gujarat government also banned hookah bar in the state. After Gujarat, this is very important decision of Punjab government in order to save the state from Tobacoo.
