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Make spitting of Paan in public places a Civil offence.

Submitted on Wednesday 6th July 2016

Published on Monday 18th July 2016

Current status: Closed

Closed: Wednesday 18th January 2017

Signatures: 63

Petition Action

Make spitting of Paan in public places a Civil offence.

Petition Details

Paan is a preparation combining betel leaf with areca nut and sometimes also with tobacco.It is chewed for its stimulant and psychoactive effects.

Additional Information

Paan made with areca nut and lime, with or without tobacco, causes profuse red coloured salivation.This saliva is spat, yielding stains and biological waste pollution in public spaces. Many countries and municipalities have laws to prevent paan spit.Health effects of chewing paan: gum damage, tooth decay and oral cancer.


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