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Gujarat Village Imposes ₹10,000 Fine on Pani Puri Vendors
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 01:37 PM
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A village in Gujarat has introduced a ban on the sale of pani puri, imposing a ₹10,000 fine on vendors who violate the order.
A village in Gujarat has announced a ban on the sale of pani puri, a popular street snack, following concerns over hygiene and public health. The local authorities have set a penalty of ₹10,000 for any vendor found selling the item after the ban takes effect.
The decision comes after a review of food safety protocols in the area, with officials citing the need to curb contamination risks. Vendors who wish to continue selling street food will need to comply with stricter sanitation guidelines.
The ban is expected to take effect next month, and the village council has urged residents to support the initiative to ensure safer food practices in the community.
The decision comes after a review of food safety protocols in the area, with officials citing the need to curb contamination risks. Vendors who wish to continue selling street food will need to comply with stricter sanitation guidelines.
The ban is expected to take effect next month, and the village council has urged residents to support the initiative to ensure safer food practices in the community.