<p>New Delhi: Forensic investigation in the e-cigarette complaint in the Lok Sabha is now taking place and if the accused MP is found guilty, then “exemplary punishment” will be given, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Monday. He added that action will be taken as per Parliamentary norms. </p><p>Last Session, BJP MP and former union minister Anurag Thakur complained that a TMC lawmaker was smoking an e-cigarette in the House even as the proceedings continued, and Birla was in the chair. Possession and usage of e-cigarettes are illegal in India. </p><p>Birla said that no member will be allowed to lower the dignity and sanctity of the House. “The matter is now in front of the privilege committee, and we will act as per its recommendation. Everyone will have to maintain decorum in the House. A member could even lose his membership,” he said.</p>.E-cigarettes inside Parliament? Anurag Thakur alleges some TMC MPs 'sitting in House & smoking for days'.<p>Parliament officials said that the investigations are going on and some evidence has been sent to the forensic department. </p><p>On December 11, as the proceedings of the House were taking place, Thakur rose to speak. “E-cigarettes are banned across the country and yet they are allowed in the House? Trinamool</p><p>MPs have been sitting and smoking them for several days, e-cigarettes are being smoked in the House. Please investigate this immediately,” Thakur complained during the Question Hour. </p><p>“Everyone must adhere to parliamentary traditions and rules. If such matters come to my attention, I will act,” Birla had then said in response. Usage and even possession of electronic cigarettes are prohibited by the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act 2019. </p>
<p>New Delhi: Forensic investigation in the e-cigarette complaint in the Lok Sabha is now taking place and if the accused MP is found guilty, then “exemplary punishment” will be given, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said on Monday. He added that action will be taken as per Parliamentary norms. </p><p>Last Session, BJP MP and former union minister Anurag Thakur complained that a TMC lawmaker was smoking an e-cigarette in the House even as the proceedings continued, and Birla was in the chair. Possession and usage of e-cigarettes are illegal in India. </p><p>Birla said that no member will be allowed to lower the dignity and sanctity of the House. “The matter is now in front of the privilege committee, and we will act as per its recommendation. Everyone will have to maintain decorum in the House. A member could even lose his membership,” he said.</p>.E-cigarettes inside Parliament? Anurag Thakur alleges some TMC MPs 'sitting in House & smoking for days'.<p>Parliament officials said that the investigations are going on and some evidence has been sent to the forensic department. </p><p>On December 11, as the proceedings of the House were taking place, Thakur rose to speak. “E-cigarettes are banned across the country and yet they are allowed in the House? Trinamool</p><p>MPs have been sitting and smoking them for several days, e-cigarettes are being smoked in the House. Please investigate this immediately,” Thakur complained during the Question Hour. </p><p>“Everyone must adhere to parliamentary traditions and rules. If such matters come to my attention, I will act,” Birla had then said in response. Usage and even possession of electronic cigarettes are prohibited by the Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Act 2019. </p>