Not wearing a mask? You will now be fined ₹500
The Hindu
The fine amount has been increased from ₹200 to ₹500; Health Secretary J. Radhakrishnan said despite concerns about a rise in COVID-19 cases, adherence to safety norms was poor
The Tamil Nadu government has increased the fine for not wearing of masks covering the mouth and nose in public places, from ₹200 to ₹500. The notification for revising the fine amount was issued on January 12.
In the light of the COVID-19 pandemic, certain offences were declared as compoundable under the Tamil Nadu Public Health Act 1939 in 2020, and not wearing of masks in public places, was one of them.
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