Indian Railways extends Covid-19 SOP for 6 months, to impose Rs 500 fine for not wearing masks
Published By : Prameya News Bureau | October 07, 2021 IST
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New Delhi, Oct 7: The Railway Board today extended its current Covid-19 guidelines for another six months. In the new order, the board stated that anyone found violating the mask mandate in railway premises or during travel can be fined up to Rs 500. Earlier in April, Indian Railways has issued a circular to contain the spread of the resurgence of Covid-19 pandemic. As per the circular, not wearing masks on railway premises and in trains can attract a fine of up to Rs 500. “Accordingly, to prevent spitting and act of similar nature and thus to ensure wearing of face masks/face cover by all persons at railway premises (including trains), fines (uptoRs. 500) under Indian Railways (Penalties for activities affecting cleanliness at Railway Premises) Rules 2012 shall be imposed by railway officials authorized for the purpose from persons not wearing face mask/cover in Railway premises (including trains),” read the circular.
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