Over Rs 5 lakh collected as fine for violating Covid rules in Chennai since April 8

The Greater Chennai Corporation has collected more than Rs 5 lakh as penalty for violating Covid rules such as wearing masks and social distancing since April 8.

The Greater Chennai Corporation has released data showing that more than Rs 5 lakh has been collected as fine for violating Covid norms such as the use of mask in public places and social distancing in the city since April 8. Here are the guidelines from Revenue and Disaster Management Department, to be followed during the lockdown which has been extended till 12 AM on 30.04.2021#Covid19Chennai #GCC #Chennai#ChennaiCorporation pic.twitter.com/4VHZV18rPW With the state’s caseload rising steeply, fresh Covid-related curbs were put in place in Tamil Nadu on April 10. Chennai’s civic body has taken this further by strictly imposing fine on those not wearing masks or maintaining social distancing.