Bengaluru: Aimed at ensuring people follow COVID-19 preventive measures amid a spike in cases, the Karnataka government has decided to tighten rules and impose fines.
As per the order issued dated March 24, those who don’t wear masks or maintain social distance will have to pay a fine of Rs 250 if caught in a Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) or Municipal Corporation area.
In areas other than Municipal corporations the fine amount is Rs 100.
A fine of Rs 5,000 and 10,000 will be imposed on non- air conditioned and air-conditioned party halls, departmental stores, branded shops and shopping malls respectively if wearing of masks and social distancing norms are violated and if the number of persons present exceeds the permitted limit.
The owners of the premises as well as the organisers of the events shall be responsible, the order said.
As per rules, in the case of marriages, political and religious celebrations, 500 people are permitted in an open space.
