The Punjab authorities has formally permitted kite flying after 25 years, issuing a brand new ordinance—signed by the Governor—that conditionally permits Basant celebrations below strict rules.
Based on the ordinance, solely cotton thread can be permitted for kite flying, whereas metallic or sharp-edged string stays strictly banned and can carry extreme penalties. People violating the regulation might face imprisonment starting from three to 5 years and fines of as much as Rs2 million.
Kite flying by youngsters below 18 has additionally been prohibited. In case of violation, guardians can be held accountable, with fines set at Rs50,000 for the primary offense and Rs100,000 for the second. Failure to pay fines will lead to authorized motion in opposition to the mother and father or guardians.
To manage the exercise, kite-flying associations should register with the district’s Deputy Commissioner. Distributors promoting kites may also want official registration, and each kite should carry a singular QR code linked to its vendor. Thread producers can be registered as effectively, with QR-coded identification to make sure compliance.
The provincial authorities had imposed a ban on kite flying in 2001 because of rising fatalities and accidents attributable to hazardous kite strings. After 25 years, Basant has now been granted conditional approval below this new regulatory framework.
