Section 2 of The Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes (Production, Manufacture, Import, Export, Transport, Sale, Distribution, Storage and Advertisement) Act, 2019
It is hereby declared that it is expedient in the public interest that the Union should take under its control the electronic cigarettes industry.
Summary
- The Central Government or Union declares that it is necessary to take control of the electronic cigarettes industry.
- This control is taken because it is in the interest of the general public.
- By declaring this control, the Union establishes its authority over the entire electronic cigarettes industry.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Who takes control of the electronic cigarettes industry under this section?
The Union, which is the Central Government of India, takes control.
2. Why is the Union taking control of the e-cigarette industry?
It is declared to be expedient, or necessary and practical, in the public interest.
3. Does this control apply to the entire electronic cigarettes industry?
Yes, the section states that the Union should take under its control the electronic cigarettes industry.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 2 of The Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes (Production, Manufacture, Import, Export, Transport, Sale, Distribution, Storage and Advertisement) Act, 2019, who is declared to take control of the electronic cigarettes industry?
Q2.Under Section 2 of The Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes (Production, Manufacture, Import, Export, Transport, Sale, Distribution, Storage and Advertisement) Act, 2019, what is the justification given for the Union taking control?
Q3.Under Section 2 of The Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes (Production, Manufacture, Import, Export, Transport, Sale, Distribution, Storage and Advertisement) Act, 2019, what specific industry is being placed under Union control?
Q4.Under Section 2 of The Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes (Production, Manufacture, Import, Export, Transport, Sale, Distribution, Storage and Advertisement) Act, 2019, what term is used to describe the suitability or necessity of Union control?
Q5.Under Section 2 of The Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes (Production, Manufacture, Import, Export, Transport, Sale, Distribution, Storage and Advertisement) Act, 2019, what form does the action take regarding the electronic cigarettes industry?