Observing that many persons were still found flouting Covid-19 safety protocols– not wearing masks in public places in violation of the directives issued for preventing the spread of COVID-19, the state government on Thursday cautioned that strict action would be taken against those found not wearing masks and a penalty of Rs 200 would be imposed every time the offence was committed.
The state government has directed all the district task forces to take urgent steps for ensuring enforcement of the directive for wearing masks in public places and take action against those violating in their respective jurisdictions.
Further, all the District Task Forces (DTFs) have been informed to submit daily reports to the Stale Level War Room on the number of persons found not wearing masks in public places by the enforcement agencies, and the total fine collected from the violators.
The enforcement agencies include assistant sub-inspector (ASI) and above level officers of the police, and assistant road safety & enforcement inspector and above level officers of transport department.