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With effect from the date of coming into force of this Act, the West Bengal Prohibition of Smoking in Show Houses and Public Halls Act, 1950 and the Prohibition of Smoking in Passenger Vehicles Act, 1953, shall stand repealed: Provided that the repeal shall not affect— (a) the previous operation of any law so repealed or anything done or suffered thereunder, or (b) any penalty, punishment incurred in respect of any offence committed against any law so repealed, or (c) any investigation, legal proceeding or remedy in respect of penalties, punishment as aforesaid; and any such legal proceedings or remedy may be instituted, constituted or enforced, or any such punishment, penalty may be imposed, as if this Act has not been passed. Repeal and savings. 315 The West Bengal Prohibition of Smoking and Spitting and Protection of Health of Non-smokers and Minors Act, 2001. . [West Ben. Act XXXV of 2001.] Statement of objects and reasons on The West Bengal Prohibition of Smoking and Spitting and Protection of Health of Non-smokers and Minors Bill, 2001 (Bill No. 37 of 2001). STATEMENT OF OBJECTS AND REASONS In pursuance of the judgement passed by the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the case between Murli S. Deora versus Union of India and Others { vide Writ Petition (Civil) No. 316 of 1999} and in order to protect the non- smoking public from the hazards of passive smoking, it is considered necessary to prohibit smoking or spitting of tobacco (in any form or manner) in places of public work or use and in public service vehicles which are visited by people commonly. Further to the above, promotion of the use of tobacco through advertisement also needs to be discouraged to protect the health of the citizens, particularly the minors. As such, sale of tobacco (in any form or manner) also needs to be prohibited to persons below the age of 18 years and sale, distribution or storing of such tobacco products within a place of 100 metres around place of worship, or any college, school or other educational institutions also needs to be restricted.