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Government to enforce ban on smoking in public 

Bhubaneswar could become the first ‘smoke-free’ city in Orissa in the next six months as the State Government draws up elaborate measures to enforce the ban on smoking in public places stringently and implement the Cigarette and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), 2003.

From now on those found smoking in public places like hotels, restaurants, stadium, bus stops and cinema halls would be fined. The penalty for the offence would be up to Rs 200. Flying squads would be set up for monitoring, enforcement and compliance of the ban as well as implementation of the Act.

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