Petition · past parliament
Make spitting of Paan in public places a Civil offence.
Closed
63 signatures
What the petition asks
Paan is a preparation combining betel leaf with areca nut and sometimes also with tobacco.It is chewed for its stimulant and psychoactive effects.
Paan made with areca nut and lime, with or without tobacco, causes profuse red coloured salivation.This saliva is spat, yielding stains and biological waste pollution in public spaces. Many countries and municipalities have laws to prevent paan spit.Health effects of chewing paan: gum damage, tooth decay and oral cancer.
Timeline
| 18 Jul 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 18 Jan 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
63
Status
Closed
Opened
18 Jul 2016
Closed
18 Jan 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.