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Duties of Educational Institutes

Last updated on May 31, 2024

The owner/manager of an education institute must ensure that a board is displayed at a conspicuous place outside the institute, which states the following:1

  • The sale of cigarettes and other tobacco products is strictly prohibited within 100 yards of the institute. The distance measured radially from the outer boundary of the institute.
  • The punishment2 is a fine of Rs. 200. 

Punishment

You cannot sell tobacco products within 100 yards of an educational institute. The punishment is a fine of Rs. 200.3

  1. Section 3, the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Display of Board by Educational Institutions) Rules, 2009.[ [↩]
  2. Section 24 of the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 2003. [↩]
  3. Section 24, the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 2003. [↩]

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Prashant Kumar Kushavaha

December 10, 2025

How to resister rit yachika for pond (gadaha) atikraman

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Nyaaya

July 1, 2026

A pond is public property. No private person is allowed to build on it, fill it, or fence it. If someone has encroached on it, here’s what you should do: Before going to court, you should inform government officials in writing.

You can complain to: Gram Panchayat (in villages), Tehsildar [rural areas] , Block Development Officer (BDO), District Collector / Deputy Commissioner, Municipal Corporation (if in city area)

Submit a written complaint explaining: Where the pond is located, Who has encroached, What construction or filling has been done

Attach: Photos, Any land records if available, Your contact details Keep a copy of your complaint and ask for a receiving stamp. If authorities do not act even after your complaint, you can approach the High Court of your state and ask it to direct officials to remove the encroachment.

You do this by filing a writ petition. You will usually need: Copy of your complaint, Proof that the pond is public land (if available), Photos of encroachment

It is advisable to take help from a lawyer to prepare and file this case. For free legal aid, you can reach out to the legal services clinic of your state legal services

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