Coronavirus: BMC Hikes Spitting Fine from Rs 200 to Rs 1,000
In a bid to combat the novel coronavirus outbreak which spreads due to respiratory droplets, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Tuesday raised the fine for spitting five-fold from Rs 200 to Rs 1,000.
Mumbai, Mar 17 (PTI) In a bid to combat the novel coronavirus outbreak which spreads due to respiratory droplets, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Tuesday raised the fine for spitting five-fold from Rs 200 to Rs 1,000.
The decision, which covers spitting in any public place, premises and roads, was taken by BMC commissioner Praveen Pardeshi, a circular informed.
"Spitting in any public place, premises, road will attract a fine of Rs. 1000. Ward offices, sanitary staff, police are hereby directed to enforce this punishment strictly," the circular stated.
As on Tuesday, there are 40 Covid-19 patients in the state.
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