Not wearing mask to cost Rs 500 in Haryana
Tribune News Service
Chandigarh, May 27
The Haryana Government today issued a notification for imposing fine of Rs 500 each for not wearing mask and spitting in public.
Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij said that Station House Officers (SHOs), Executive Officers of local bodies, Block Development Panchayat Officers (BDPOs) and doctors in hospitals could impose the fine which has to be paid on the spot. “There will be no court proceedings,” he said.
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A face cover or a homemade mask will also fall in the category of mask
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In case of non-payment of fine, proceedings will be carried out under Section 188 of the IPC. A face cover or a homemade mask will also fall in the category of mask.
The notification for the fine has been issued by Director General Health Services under Epidemic Disease Act, 1897. Vij said that fine couldn’t be imposed for social distancing as it is difficult to define it. “If we want to enjoy relaxations, these restrictions are mandatory,” he added.
After 13 policemen — 12 in Gurugram and one in Rewari — tested positive on May 26, Vij today issued orders for making masks, gloves and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) mandatory for them during Covid-related duties.
He said, “The police personnel are Covid warriors. They should be provided masks and gloves.”
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