More than two weeks since violations of COVID-19 prevention norms were made compoundable offences by the government under the Tamil Nadu Public Health Act, a total of 50,212 violations have been recorded and ₹1.06 crore in fines imposed in the State, Health Secretary J. Radhakrishnan said on Monday.
Conducting inspections in Tiruvallur district, primarily to reinforce the importance of wearing masks and maintaining physical distancing, he said the government’s intention was not to impose fines on the people. So far, ₹1,06,90,975 had been collected as fines.
Violation of quarantine measures and physical distancing, non-wearing of masks and spitting in public places can be fined.
“Doctors, nurses and paramedical personnel have an appeal to the public. They want us to sensitise the public. People have a responsibility. They need to wear masks and maintain physical distancing in…