Bhubaneswar: The commissionerate police under its on-going ‘Safe City’ drive on Friday registered 78 cases of open drinking and imposed a fine of Rs 39,000 on the violators. It has also imposed a fine of Rs 2,300 in 21 incidents of smoking in public places, the police said on Saturday. tnn
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Fines imposed but no FIR: Report
The district administration in Ludhiana has reported over 800 cases of stubble burning, with environmental compensation imposed in 118 cases. However, no FIRs have been registered under Section 188 of the IPC. The report reveals that the district is fourth in the state in terms of environmental compensation imposed. The report also shows that there have been 15 cases of red entry made in revenue records for crop burning. No prosecutions have been filed under the Air Act or CrPc. The administration is working to prevent further incidents of stubble burning.
The district administration in Ludhiana has reported over 800 cases of stubble burning, with environmental compensation imposed in 118 cases. However, no FIRs have been registered under Section 188 of the IPC. The report reveals that the district is fourth in the state in terms of environmental compensation imposed. The report also shows that there have been 15 cases of red entry made in revenue records for crop burning. No prosecutions have been filed under the Air Act or CrPc. The administration is working to prevent further incidents of stubble burning.
In Punjab, Rs 1.2 crore fine imposed in 4.8k stubble burning cases
The Punjab Pollution Control Board has imposed an environmental compensation of Rs 1.2 crore on violators in over 4,800 cases. In addition, there are 829 cases where compensation is yet to be imposed. The board has taken action against 500 farmers and registered 48 FIRs for defying public orders. Field fires have been observed at more than 10,200 sites. Tarn Taran and Amritsar have the highest penalties imposed, with Rs 21.5 lakh and Rs 21.2 lakh respectively.
The Punjab Pollution Control Board has imposed an environmental compensation of Rs 1.2 crore on violators in over 4,800 cases. In addition, there are 829 cases where compensation is yet to be imposed. The board has taken action against 500 farmers and registered 48 FIRs for defying public orders. Field fires have been observed at more than 10,200 sites. Tarn Taran and Amritsar have the highest penalties imposed, with Rs 21.5 lakh and Rs 21.2 lakh respectively.
Teen convicted and fined for ganja consumption in public in Thane
An 18-year-old boy in Thane has been found guilty of consuming ganja in public and has been fined Rs 3,000 by the magistrate court. The decision was based on violations of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. The accused was caught in the act on October 15, 2023, and admitted to the crime during the court hearing. The magistrate emphasized the seriousness of consuming narcotics and ordered a fine, with a default penalty of five days in police custody. The seized ganja is to be disposed of by law enforcement.
An 18-year-old boy in Thane has been found guilty of consuming ganja in public and has been fined Rs 3,000 by the magistrate court. The decision was based on violations of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act. The accused was caught in the act on October 15, 2023, and admitted to the crime during the court hearing. The magistrate emphasized the seriousness of consuming narcotics and ordered a fine, with a default penalty of five days in police custody. The seized ganja is to be disposed of by law enforcement.