Covid Resurge: Railways to impose a fine of up-to Rs 500 for not wearing face masks

• In order to contain rising covid-19 infection Indian Railways decide to impose fine of Rs 500 for not wearing mask

• The fine shall be imposed by railways authorized for this purpose from persons not wearing face mask/cover at railway stations, trains

New Delhi: In order to stop the spread of the Coronavirus, Indian Railways on Saturday said that it will impose a fine of Rs 500 on those who are not wearing facemasks at railways premises and trains. In a tweet on Saturday Railways said, "Indian Railways is taking various measures to contain the spread of the resurgence of Covid-19 pandemic. One of the specific guidelines is to wear face masks/covers. Fine up to Rs 500 shall be imposed on persons for not wearing a face mask/cover in Railways."

In order to prevent spitting and act of similar nature and thus to ensure the wearing of face masks/face cover by all passengers at railway premises and in trains, fines (up to Rs 500) under Indian Railways (Penalties for activities affecting cleanliness at Railways Premises) Rules, 2012 shall be imposed, said Railways.

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The fines shall be imposed by railways authorized for this purpose from persons not wearing face mask/cover at railway stations, trains. Railways may take action with immediate effect for a period of six months till instructions are issued in this regard.

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