There is a custom of flying kites in many cities on Makar Sankranti and a large number of people fly kites on this day. But, do you know kite flying is illegal in India.
What does the law say? – According to the Indian Aircraft Act in India, kite flying is considered illegal. If you also want to fly a kite, then you have to take permission before flying a kite . Yes, according to the Indian Aircraft Act, you need to take permission before flying any aircraft. According to the Act, any aircraft or machine, which is flown in the air, needs to take permission for it
At the same time, in this law, air ships, kites, gliders, balloons and flying machines have been kept in the category of aircraft only. It is clear from this that you need to get permission to fly kites. At the same time, if someone violates this law, they will be jailed for 2 years and can be fined up to Rs 10 lakh.
Delhi High Court on Friday refused to ban kite flying in the National Capital Underlining that is cultural activity directed the State government and Police department to ensure compliance with the National Green Tribunal (NGT) order banning the sale of Chinese synthetic manjha used for kite flying.
