Interim order issued against KMC’s ban on tobacco in plastic packs

Himal Press 15 Dec 2023
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Interim order issued against KMC’s ban on tobacco in plastic packs

KATHMANDU: The Patan High Court has issued an interim order to the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), instructing it not to enforce its decision to ban the distribution of tobacco products in plastic packaging.

A division bench of High Court Judges Janak Pandey and Brajesh Pyakurel, issued the order.

The bench was hearing a writ petition filed by Shreeram Tobacco Industries.

The municipal executive meeting of KMC held on November 28 decided to impose a ban on the sale and distribution of tobacco products in plastic pouches starting from December 14.

Published On: 15 Dec 2023

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