The Court was told by counsel appearing for the Central and state governments that a notification was issued in 2017 imposing a complete ban on the use of Chinese manjha and other similar material, and that a monitoring committee has also been constituted to look into the matter.
It was also stated that the NGT had passed an order in September 2020 prohibiting the manufacture, sale, storage, purchase and use of thread made of nylon or other synthetic, non-biodegradable material for kite-making.
The police further stated that FIRs are being registered against people found to be violating the NGT order and the government notification.
Source: Barandbench
