To mark National No Smoking Day, which was observed on Wednesday, the city police have taken up a drive to implement the norms of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), 2003, to govern the designated smoking areas (DSAs) in hotels, bars, restaurants, pubs, and other eateries.
The police on Wednesday issued a circular to the owners of these establishments to strictly adhere to the provisions of COTPA, 2003. Police Commissioner B. Dayananda posted on X: “Attention Bengaluru! As we observe National No Smoking Day, we call upon all hotel, bar, restaurant, club, and pub owners to comply with regulations. Remove any illegal Designated Smoking Areas as mandated by law. Let’s work together for a smoke-free city!”
The circular has asked the owners of these establishments to remove all illegally created DSAs or rooms which are not compliant with COTPA, 2003, and various circulars issued by the city’s civic body.
