New Delhi (NVI): Spitting has been made a punishable offence with a fine under Section 51 (b) of the Disaster Management Act, as per consolidated revised guidelines issued by MHA today, in the wake of extended lockdown.
The Home Ministry today issued fresh guidelines in the wake of extended lockdown till May 3, to manage the coronavirus situation in the country. As per the fresh order, spitting has been made punishable.
Wearing a face cover at all times in work and public spaces has been also been made mandatory.
“There should be strict van on sale of liquor, gutka, tobacco etc, and spitting should be strictly prohibited,” the order read.
The guidelines will be enforced by district magistrates across the country through fines. Penal action under the Disaster Management Act, 2005 will be taken if anyone is found violating the rules.
As per the order, refusal to comply with the government orders under the Disaster Management Act may result in imprisonment up to one year or a fine, or both.
The MHA directives also include instructions for temperature screening at all workplaces, as well as a separate directive for social distancing in the workplace.
