<p>In a statement issued here, Ramadoss charged Godfrey Phillips of insulting Indian Independence Day by advertising with a slogan 'Taste of Freedom' from Aug 15 onwards for its cigarette brand Red and White Deluxe.<br /><br />He said the company has also violated the Control of Tobacco Products Act (COTPA) by offering a lighter free on the purchase of the cigarette brand. The COTPA prohibits any gifts on purchase of cigarettes.<br /><br />"The Tamil Nadu government should not be a mere spectator to these unlawful acts. Legal action should be taken against companies indulging in such unlawful actions as well as against the retailers of such products," Ramadoss said.<br /><br />Officials of Godfrey Phillips were not available for comments when contacted by IANS.</p>
<p>In a statement issued here, Ramadoss charged Godfrey Phillips of insulting Indian Independence Day by advertising with a slogan 'Taste of Freedom' from Aug 15 onwards for its cigarette brand Red and White Deluxe.<br /><br />He said the company has also violated the Control of Tobacco Products Act (COTPA) by offering a lighter free on the purchase of the cigarette brand. The COTPA prohibits any gifts on purchase of cigarettes.<br /><br />"The Tamil Nadu government should not be a mere spectator to these unlawful acts. Legal action should be taken against companies indulging in such unlawful actions as well as against the retailers of such products," Ramadoss said.<br /><br />Officials of Godfrey Phillips were not available for comments when contacted by IANS.</p>