Appeal Against Smoking Violations

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If you violate any of the rules under the law(( The Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act, 2003.)) on cigarettes and tobacco products, you may face punishment in terms of being imprisoned, paying fines, etc.

Decision by the Court

The appellate court will take into account additional evidence, if any and give an opportunity to hear you out. Then the Court will pass a decision, a decision which is final. This means that you can appeal only once under this law.(( Section 19(3), the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act, 2003.))

Appeal

You can also appeal the decision given by the court(( Section 19(1), the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act, 2003.)). Please note that the fine amount cannot be increased during appeal unless you have been heard in person or by a representative defending you.(( Section 19(3), 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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