 Thaindian.com | Rs 200 fine for smoking in public Sify - Chennai: Union Health Minister Anbumani Ramadoss on Saturday (September 27, 2008) said that the ban on smoking in public private places will come to effect from October 2, 2008 and the penalty charge will be Rs 200 at the initial stage. Censor board yet to receive official directions Ramadoss as Quixote |