GENERAL 09th Aug 2022
Excise Department issues notification instructing officials to conduct strict checks at the border to stop transportation of Ganesh Idols ma
The Excise department has issued a notification instructing officials to conduct strict checks at the border to stop the transpiration of Ganesh Idols made up of Plaster of Paris (PoP)
“Checking should be carried out of vehicles/goods carriers entering the State carrying Plaster of Paris (PoP) idols (Ganesh Murthi) importing from neighbouring states for sale in Goa during annual Ganesh Chaturthi festival. These Pop idols when immersed in water does not dissolve nor disintegrate fast. thereby causing irreversible environmental effects on the riverine/coastal ecology or the ecosystem of any water body. which in turn causes adverse environmental effects,” the notification said
Excise dept has said that the concerned Taluka In-charges are hereby directed to inform the officials at Checkpost Outpost to prevent the entry of the vehicles and divert the same back to the source. failing which to hand over the vehicle to the Police Authorities at the nearest Police Check Post/ Police Station.