Fine for smoking in public
sei sesh
(Querist) 31 May 2013
This query is : Resolved
I was smoking near a public bus stand. Police have asked me to pay a fine of 200/-/ I have asked them for a receipt. They have asked me to come to police station. When i went to the station. They said that it would be registered as a petty case. They have filled up some half page of sheet with my name and address, stamped it and asked me to sign. After that they have asked me to pay 300/- as fine (while smoking in public places should be fined for 200/- only). After i have payed the fine. They said that's it and I can leave.
My query:
1) Can smoking in public can be filed as a public case?
2) If yes, what would be the consequences?
3) Should police issue a receipt for the fine collected?
Hemang
(Expert) 31 May 2013
Leave the habit of smoking in public place.It is prohibited under law. Initially, the police might have intended to pocket the money, and therefore, after receiving Rs. 200.00 did not give the copy of the receipt. As you followed them and went in a police station, they appear to have legalized it completely and asked for another 100.00 rupees making a total fine of Rs. 300=00. It is a petty case. The record becomes public document. You will not be called in any court and the fine is taken.
RAJU O.F.,
(Expert) 15 June 2013
It was your mistake to go to the police station asking for the receipt.
ajay sethi
(Expert) 15 June 2013
avoid smoking in public in future . smoking in public places is an offence and prohibited
