The District Administration Mandi has issued a ban order on certain flavored smokeless tobacco products within the territorial limits of Mandi district.
The order prohibits the storage, transportation, distribution, supply, offer for sale or sale of smokeless tobacco products with flavoring agents intended to provide taste, aroma, cooling effect or enhanced palatability. The order specifically covers the product sold under the trade name “COOL LIP Filter Tobacco”.
The order was passed on 29 July 2026 and the official District Mandi website states that it is valid till 28 September 2027.
Mandi Tobacco Prohibition Order 2026: Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| District: | Mandi, Himachal Pradesh |
| Order Type: | Prohibition Order |
| Date of Order: | 29 July 2026 |
| Valid Until | September 28, 2027 |
| Area Covered : | Territorial limits of District Mandi |
| Product Covered : | Flavored smokeless tobacco products specified |
| Product Name | COOL LIP Filter Tobacco |
| Authority | Official District Administration, Mandi |
| Document | Official 2 MB PDF |
The order is published in the Notifications section of the official website of District Mandi.
What Does the Mandi Order Prohibit?
The order concerns several activities related to the specified smokeless tobacco products.
The official notification description says that the following activities are prohibited:
- Storage
- Transport
- Distribution
- Supply
- Offer for sale
- Sale
The ban is on smokeless tobacco products with flavoring agents added for taste, aroma, cooling effect or better palatability.
That means the order is not directed only at the final act of selling such products. Their storage, movement, distribution, supply and display for sale are also specifically covered by the official description.
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Which Tobacco Products Are Covered?
The order applies to smokeless tobacco products that contain flavoring agents.
The official description says that the flavoring agents are those intended to impart :
- Flavor
- Menthol smell effects
- Better palatability
The order also specifically cites “COOL LIP Filter Tobacco” as an example of a prohibited product.
The article should not imply that all smokeless tobacco products are automatically covered, as the official wording refers to products with the stated flavoring agents.
Where Does the Order Apply?
This ban shall be applicable within the territorial limits of District Mandi, Himachal Pradesh.
Hence the order is a restriction at the district level and its geographical scope is the entire territorial jurisdiction of Mandi district as stated.
Activities Covered by the Order
The official notification is a wide list of activities and not just on retail sales.
| Activity | Subject to Order |
|---|---|
| Store specified products | Yes |
| The specified products can be shipped | Yes |
| Distribution of the indicated products | Yes |
| Delivery of the mentioned products | Yes |
| For sale | Yes |
| Selling them | Yes |
These activities have been clearly mentioned in the description released by the District Mandi administration.
Validity of the Prohibition
District Mandi notification start date is 29 July 2026 and end date is 28 September 2027.
The prohibition is thus listed as continuing in force for a period of more than one year from the date of the order.
For the present status of the restriction, one should check the official District Mandi notification and not rely on old copies or third party information.
What This Means for Sellers and Suppliers
The order covers specific products and activities related to smokeless tobacco products that are being undertaken by businesses and individuals engaged in such products in Mandi district.
The official text does not simply ban placing the named product on a shop shelf. It covers the holding, movement, delivery, supply, display for sale and sale of the specified flavored smokeless tobacco products.
The named COOL LIP Filter Tobacco product is explicitly described in the notification.
Official Government Document
The prohibition order is available through the District Mandi, Government of Himachal Pradesh website under its Notifications section.
Official Notice: District Mandi – Prohibition Order
Original PDF: Official 2 MB Government PDF
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