No sale of acid without photo ID proof in Maharashtra
* Maharashtra Government proposes ‘compulsory checking’ of students/personnel leaving laboratories where acid is used or stored By Kartik Lokhande Taking a serious cognisance of a number of acid attacks in the State, Maharashtra Government has decided to place acid in the category of ‘poison’ and has prepared a draft of amendments proposed to 42-years-old Maharashtra Poison Rules. As per the draft, there will be no sale of acid or anything categorised as ‘poison’ without photo identity proof. Besides, it is proposed to make ‘compulsory checking’ of students/personnel leaving the laboratories or places where acid is used or stored. It is proposed that acid or any poison will not be dispensed except by a qualified person holding degree in Chemistry or diploma in Chemical Technology, or a person with HSC in Science and having practical experience of at least four years in dispensing chemicals or poisonous substances. This will make it mandatory for those in sale/dispensi...