Pay Rs.500 fine for not wearing face mask in Chandigarh
Chandigarh, June 2, 2020: The Chandigarh administration has decided to slap fine of Rs.500 for not wearing mask in public places.
Chandigarh administration in its notification has stated that wearing of 3 ply mask or cloth mask has been compulsory by Chandigarh Disaster Management Authority vide orders dated April 9, 2020 for all persons moving for whatsoever purpose and under whatever reason/authority in public places like street, hospital, office and markets.
The violators will have to pay a fine of Rs.500 and non-payment of the fine by the violator will attract proceedings under Section 188 of IPC.