Basant 2027 Official Rules & Regulations — Complete Guide

Before you fly a kite, buy dor or host a rooftop party this Basant 2027, you need to know the rules. The Government of Punjab has issued a comprehensive Code of Conduct and the Punjab Regulation of Kite Flying Ordinance 2025. Violating these rules carries serious legal consequences.

This page covers everything officially permitted and prohibited for Basant 2027 in Lahore, based directly on documents published at basant.punjab.gov.pk.

⚖️ Governing Law: Punjab Regulation of Kite Flying Ordinance 2025

All Basant 2027 activities in Lahore are governed by the Punjab Regulation of Kite Flying Ordinance 2025 and the Kite Flying Regulations 2025. These laws define what is permitted, what is prohibited, and the penalties for violations.

The official Code of Conduct for Basant 2027 District Lahore applies to all rooftops and premises used for kite flying or Basant celebrations.

✅ Approved Kites — What Is Allowed

Only two types of kites are approved for Basant 2027, with strict size limits:

Any kite exceeding these dimensions or not listed in Schedule-I of the Punjab Kite Flying Ordinance 2025 is considered non-approved material and is prohibited.

✅ Approved Kite String (Dor) — What Is Allowed

Only cotton dor meeting the specifications set out in Schedule-I of the Punjab Kite Flying Ordinance 2025 is permitted. The key rule for dor in 2027 is:

Purchase from unauthorised or unapproved dor vendors will invoke strict legal action under the Ordinance.

Read our complete guide to allowed and banned dor for Basant 2027.

🚫 Strictly Prohibited — What Is NOT Allowed

❌ Prohibited Kite String (Dor)

• Charkhi (spool) — strictly prohibited; causes severe injuries during handling
• Sharp Maanjha — glass or metal-coated string; extremely dangerous
• Chemical / glass-coated Dor — can cause fatal cuts to humans and animals
• Nylon or any other hazardous string material
• Any dor not conforming to Schedule-I specifications
• Dor purchased from unregistered vendors

❌ Prohibited Kites

• Any kite exceeding the approved Patang or Gudda size limits
• Any kite material not listed in Schedule-I of the Punjab Kite Flying Ordinance 2025

❌ Prohibited Activities at Basant

• Consumption, possession or sale of alcohol, narcotics or any intoxicating substance (Section 6, 8 & 9, Control of Narcotic Substances Act 1997)
• Playing loud music, DJs or sound systems causing noise pollution (Punjab Sound Systems Regulation Act 2015)
• Aerial firing or display/use of weapons of any kind (Section 337-H, Pakistan Penal Code 1860)
• Any act causing nuisance, harassment, obscenity or indecent behaviour (Sections 290, 292-A & 509, PPC 1860)
• Kite flying or kite sales outside the official 12–14 March 2027 window
• Use of unsafe or unsecured rooftops

🏠 Rules for Rooftop / Premises Owners

If you are hosting a Basant event on your rooftop, you carry specific legal responsibility under the Code of Conduct:

• Ensure adequate safety arrangements to prevent falls from rooftops, electric hazards and overcrowding
• Ensure grills or safety walls are in place on the rooftop
• Children's safety on your premises is your personal responsibility as the owner
• All activities must comply with applicable laws — the owner/manager is personally liable for any injury, loss, incident or violation
• Authorised officers from District Administration/Police may inspect your premises at any time (Regulation 20, Chapter-IV, Kite Flying Regulations 2025)

🏍️ Motorcycle Safety Rule

This rule is intended to protect motorcyclists from kite string injuries. Safety rods (dor-guard) are mandatory for all two-wheelers on Lahore roads during the Basant period.

📋 Basant 2027 Rules Summary Table | قوانین کا خلاصہ

Item	Status	Notes	اردو
Patang (up to 35"×30")	✅ Allowed	4.5 Githi max	پتنگ (35×30 انچ تک) — جائز، زیادہ سے زیادہ 4.5 گِٹھی
Gudda (up to 40"×34")	✅ Allowed	1.5 Tawa max	گڈا (40×34 انچ تک) — جائز، زیادہ سے زیادہ 1.5 تاوا
Cotton Dor with QR Code Pinna	✅ Allowed	From registered vendors only	‏QR کوڈ والے پِنّے میں سوتی ڈور — جائز، صرف رجسٹرڈ دکاندار سے
Charkhi (spool)	❌ Banned	Causes severe injuries	چرخی (ڈور کی چرخی) — ممنوع
Sharp Maanjha	❌ Banned	Glass/metal coating forbidden	تیز دھار مانجھا — ممنوع
Chemical or glass-coated Dor	❌ Banned	Fatal cuts to humans & animals	کیمیکل یا شیشے والی ڈور — ممنوع
Nylon string	❌ Banned	All hazardous materials banned	نائلون کی ڈور — ممنوع
Oversized kites	❌ Banned	Outside Schedule-I specs	مقررہ سائز سے بڑی پتنگ — ممنوع
Dor from unregistered vendors	❌ Illegal	Legal action will follow	غیر رجسٹرڈ دکاندار کی ڈور — غیر قانونی
Alcohol or drugs on premises	❌ Prohibited	Criminal charges apply	احاطے میں شراب یا منشیات — ممنوع
Loud music / DJs	❌ Prohibited	Noise pollution law applies	اونچی آواز میں موسیقی / ڈی جے — ممنوع
Aerial firing	❌ Prohibited	PPC Section 337-H applies	ہوائی فائرنگ — ممنوع
Motorcycle without safety rod	❌ Prohibited	Mandatory during Basant	سیفٹی راڈ کے بغیر موٹر سائیکل — ممنوع
Kite flying outside 12–14 Mar	❌ Prohibited	Outside permitted window	12 تا 14 مارچ کے علاوہ پتنگ بازی — ممنوع

📞 Report Violations — Whistle Blower Portal

If you witness any violation of Basant rules — including use of sharp maanjha, illegal dor sales or any other prohibited activity — report it through the official Punjab Government Whistle Blower portal:

• Whistle Blower Portal: crm.punjab.gov.pk/cmccpublic
• Helpline (Free): 0800-02345

If you are a kite seller or manufacturer, see our registration guide.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions — Basant 2027 Rules

What kites are allowed at Basant 2027?

Only Patang (max 35" wide × 30" long) and Gudda (max 40" wide × 34" long) are approved. Any kite outside these specifications or not in Schedule-I of the Punjab Kite Flying Ordinance 2025 is banned.

2027 بسنت میں کون سی پتنگ اڑانا جائز ہے؟

صرف پتنگ (زیادہ سے زیادہ 35"×30") اور گڈا (زیادہ سے زیادہ 40"×34") کی اجازت ہے۔ اس سے بڑی کوئی بھی پتنگ ممنوع ہے۔

Is charkhi allowed in Basant 2027?

No. Charkhi (spool) is strictly prohibited under the Punjab Kite Flying Ordinance 2025. Only Pinna (round mesh ball of dor) is the legal form for kite string storage.

What dor (kite string) can I use at Basant 2027?

Only cotton dor meeting Schedule-I specifications, sold in Pinna form with a QR code, purchased from a vendor registered with DC Office Lahore. All metallic, glass-coated, nylon and chemical dor is banned.

What happens if I break the rules?

Violations are subject to legal action under the Punjab Kite Flying Ordinance 2025, including arrest and prosecution under the relevant laws (PPC, Narcotic Substances Act, Noise Pollution Act, etc.).