Chandrapur bans nylon manja: Rs 25,000 fine for use, Rs 2.5 lakh for sale or stocking

The use, sale and stocking of nylon and synthetic manja have been banned outright in Chandrapur district. The kite string poses a serious danger to the lives of people, animals and birds. Under the court's directions, anyone caught flying a kite with nylon manja will be fined Rs 25,000. Anyone found selling or stocking it will be fined Rs 2.5 lakh for each case. District Collector and District Magistrate Vasumana Pant has issued a public notice on the matter.

The notice says nylon and synthetic manja can cause serious injuries and put lives at risk. Birds and animals are also injured by it. For this reason, the use, sale and stocking of the manja have been strictly banned in the district on the court's directions.

Parents to pay fine for minors: An adult found flying a kite with nylon manja will be fined Rs 25,000. If a minor boy or girl is caught flying a kite with nylon manja, the Rs 25,000 fine will be recovered from the parents.

Strict action against shopkeepers and stockists: If nylon or synthetic manja is found stocked at any shop, online platform or with any person, or is seen being sold, the seller concerned will be fined Rs 2.5 lakh. The fine will apply separately for each case.

Recovery as land revenue if fine is not paid: 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 that time, it will be recovered like land revenue through legal proceedings by the revenue officials concerned.

Public asked to report violations: Anyone with information about the sale or stocking of nylon manja in the district, or illegal dealings through online channels, 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 will be able to object to a fine by claiming they were unaware of the public notice.

Appeal for safe, eco-friendly manja: Pant has urged people to avoid nylon and synthetic manja completely and to use only safe, traditional cotton manja for flying kites. She asked everyone to follow the rules strictly to protect people, animals and birds, and to celebrate the festival in an eco-friendly manner.