Follow Covid-19 norms or pay Rs 1000 fine at Mumbai airport

Starting April 1, Mumbai airport has started imposing a spot fine of Rs 1,000 for violating the Covid-19 safety norms such as wearing face masks that cover the nose and mouth and maintaining social distancing amongst others.

The Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL) on Saturday announced that it will levy a fine of Rs 1,000 on passengers who will be found flouting Covid-19 safety norms at the Mumbai Airport. “A fine of INR 1000 will be issued to individuals who refuse to comply with Covid safety norms such as wearing face masks that cover the nose and mouth and maintaining social distancing amongst others at the airport,” said MIAL. With the latest directive from the aviation safety watchdog DGCA, the airport has deputed marshals to monitor different parts of the airport.