Chennai, Aug 7 (Agency) The Tamil Nadu government on Sunday has invited inputs from all the stakeholders on the need to ban/regulate online gaming, which has claimed about 20 deaths in the recent past. A release issued by the Home, Prohibition and Excise Department said, the need to ban/regulate the online gambling has been brought to the attention of the Government. Leaders across the political parties, psychologists, social activists etc, have been highlighting the ill effects of addiction to online games and gambling.
About 20 deaths have been reported in the recent past due to the financial distress caused because of online rummy etc. It has also come to the notice of the Government that unregulated playing of online games is leading to learning disorders and many other social disorders. Many countries have laws on online games ranging from regulation to total ban. The State Government has constituted a Committee under the chairmanship of Justice (Rtd.) K.Chandru for advising on enacting fresh legislation on online games. The Committee’s report is under the active consideration of the State Government.
It is now proposed to invite inputs from all the stakeholders, viz., General Public, Parents, Teachers, Students, Youth, Psychologists, Social Activists, Online Gaming Service Providers, etc. on the proposed legislation on online games. The Stakeholders may give their inputs before August 12. Organizations desirous of making personal representation to the concerned authority can send their request by 1700 hrs on Aug 9. The Stakeholders Consultation will be held on August 11 onwards and separate time slots will be given for organizations.