Goemkarponn desk
COLVA: To check the violations under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), the Salcete Taluka Enforcement Squad on Tuesday during an inspection in Colva booked cases for violation of Sections 4 and 6 (a) under the Act and recovered fines from hotels and bars and restaurants.
“During the inspection, the squad found the violation of Section 4 of COTPA, the findings of which will be reported to the South Goa District Collector,” the officer said.
The officer said to ensure the compliance of Section 4 of COTPA in bars, restaurants and hotels the squad will recommend to the South Collector to call for a joint meeting.
Also, the officials of the departments of Food and Drug Administration, Excise, Civil Supplies and Tourism will taken into confidence.
According to an officer from the enforcement, stress will be laid on the new health warning of tobacco products applicable and revised guidelines for tobacco-free educational institutions.
