Basant 2027 Penalties Explained: Prison, Fines and the Under-18 Rule
Basant is back in Lahore, but under one of the strictest kite flying laws in the region. Here is what the penalties are, in plain words, so you can enjoy Basant 2027 without trouble.
خلاصہ
ممنوعہ ڈور سے پتنگ اڑانے پر 3 سے 5 سال قید اور 20 لاکھ روپے تک جرمانہ ہو سکتا ہے۔ ممنوعہ ڈور بنانے یا بیچنے پر 5 سے 7 سال قید اور 50 لاکھ روپے تک جرمانہ۔ 18 سال سے کم عمر بچوں کے پتنگ اڑانے پر والدین کو جرمانہ۔
Penalties at a glance
| Offence | Penalty |
|---|---|
| Flying with banned string or breaking flying rules | 3 to 5 years in prison and/or fine up to Rs2 million |
| Making, storing or selling banned kites or string | 5 to 7 years in prison and/or fine up to Rs5 million |
| Making or selling kites without registration | 1 to 5 years in prison or a fine |
| Child under 18 flying (2026 Lahore rules) | Rs50,000 first offence, Rs100,000 repeat, paid by parents |
How to stay legal
- Fly only on the notified days: 29 January to 7 February 2027, not 5 February.
- Use a Patang up to 35 x 30 inches or a Gudda up to 40 x 34 inches.
- Use plain cotton dor wound on a Pinna. No Charkhi.
- Buy only QR-coded kites from registered sellers.
- Keep under-18s off the string.
Not sure about your kite? Try our Basant kite checker. Full details: Basant 2027 rules.
Note
Penalties are as reported for the law passed by the Punjab Assembly in December 2025. The 2027 district notification may add local rules. Confirm on basant.punjab.gov.pk.