Under the ban, the import of meat from outside the state will be permitted only under exceptional circumstances, such as weddings, social events, or for feeding zoo animals. Importers wishing to bring in meat must seek prior approval from the department.
However, shops selling fish have been exempted from the restriction, though the notification suggests that selling fish out of respect for religious sentiments would be desirable during this period.
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The notification further warns that anyone found involved in animal slaughter during this period will face legal penalties as per the existing laws.
Meanwhile, the BJP said that it has requested the central government to set up a new all-weather international airport in Sikkim to boost tourism. The saffron party called on visiting Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation and Cooperation, Murlidhar Mohol and urged him to revive the Pakyong airport, the only facility in the state which often faces problems like poor visibility, due to extreme weather conditions.
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A BJP delegation, led by its Gangtok district president Pempo Dorjee Lepcha, submitted a memorandum to the minister in this regard. A new all-weather international airport is required to ensure uninterrupted air connectivity and boost tourism, while the Pakyong facility needs upgradation of infrastructure, the memorandum said.
(Edited by : Jerome Anthony)
