This story is from September 24, 2020

Headmaster in Bhagalpur axed for smoking in school

Headmaster in Bhagalpur axed for smoking in school
BHAGALPUR: Taking strong note of his smoking on the school campus, Bhagalpur district education officer (DEO) Sanjay Kumar suspended headmaster Binod Kumar Singh and recommended for administrative and disciplinary action against him.
Action under the provisions of Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Act (COTPA), is likely to be initiated by the district administration.
A video of the headmaster of Madarganj middle school under Sanhoula block, showing him smoking inside on the school campus, was sent to the DEO recently.
The DEO ordered a probe besides personally making inquiries from the school employees and teachers. When contacted, the DEO on Wednesday said a complaint was received against the headmaster about his smoking on the campus. A local resident had also sent a video showing him smoking on the campus. He said the allegation was found true.
The DEO said smoking is not only an offence as per law, but it is also against the moral and ethics of the school where innocent children get education.
The COTPA, 2003 prohibits smoking of tobacco in public places. It is strictly restricted in auditoriums, movie theatres, hospitals, public transport, aircraft, buses, schools, trains, metros, monorails, taxis, airports, bus stands, railway stations, restaurants, hotels, bars, pubs, amusement centres, offices (government and private), libraries, courts, post offices, markets, shopping malls, canteens, refreshment rooms, banquet halls, discothèques, coffee houses, educational institutions and parks.
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