Even though face masks are considered mandatory for both vaccinated and non-vaccinated citizens, time and again, several people have been witnessed flouting the rules, especially in the Mumbai locals.
From August to September, more than 500 passengers were found without masks on the Central Railways and more than 3,000 on the Western Railways in a joint operation by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the Railways. Although the use of masks and sanitisers is mandatory, many commuters are travelling without masks. Moreover, some are seen travelling with a mask on their chin, while others are seen carrying a mask in their pocket or hand.
On the other hand, the BMC had earlier taken action against 30,44,794 citizens till now who have been venturing outside their houses without a face mask amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
The civic body has time and again reminded people to wear a mask in view of the outbreak of coronavirus. Wearing a mask not only helps safeguard others but for oneself as well. However, citizens have been found flouting the rules even after repeated reminders.
According to sources, Mumbai Police has retrieved a fine of INR 61,28,62,000 from the people for the same. Moreover, more than three million citizens have been penalized in the last one and a half years. Currently, a fine of INR 200 is being levied on those who travel without masks. As per reports, the campaign will now be intensified. The municipality is reportedly considering imposing a fine of INR 1,200 on those who travel without masks. In addition, a proposal in this regard is pending with the administration for approval.
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