Chandrapur bans nylon manja, Rs 25,000 fine for flying kites with it

The use, sale and storage of nylon and synthetic manja have been banned outright in Chandrapur district. The kite string poses a serious threat to the lives of people as well as animals and birds. District Collector and District Magistrate Vasumana Pant has issued a public notice on the matter.

According to the notice, a strict ban on the use, sale and storage of nylon manja has been imposed in the district on the directions of the court. The manja can cause serious injury to people and even endanger their lives. Cases of birds and animals being injured also occur because of it.

Any adult caught flying a kite with nylon manja will be fined Rs 25,000. If a minor boy or girl is found flying a kite with nylon manja, the Rs 25,000 fine will be recovered from the parents or guardian.

If stock of nylon or synthetic manja is found at any shop, online platform or with any individual, or if it is seen being sold, the seller concerned will be fined Rs 2.5 lakh. The fine will apply separately for each case.

If the fine is not paid on the spot, the person concerned must pay it within 15 days. If the amount is not deposited within the stipulated time, legal action will be taken through revenue officials and the fine will be recovered as arrears of land revenue.

Anyone with information about the sale, storage or illegal online dealing in nylon manja in the district should immediately complain to the police department's cyber cell or the relevant number. The complainant's name will be kept confidential. The notice also makes clear that no one can object to the fine on the plea of being unaware of the public notice.

Collector Vasumana Pant has said people should avoid nylon and synthetic manja completely. For flying kites, only safe, traditional cotton manja should be used. She urged everyone to follow the rules strictly to save the lives of people, animals and birds, and to celebrate the festival in an environment-friendly manner.