FACE MASKS: GOVT. AUTHORISES OFFICERS FOR IMPOSING FINES

Panaji, April 28, 2020

                                                                                      Vaisakha 8, 1941

          The Government has authorised talathis of every taluka, Police personnel not below the rank of Head Constable, Municipal Inspector and Village panchayat secretaries  for  imosing fines to the person not wearing face masks in public places. The person violating the instructions will be liable for penalty of Rs. 100/-. In case of non – payment, the person will be liable for action under section 188 of Indian Penal Code, 1860.

          The “face cover” includes mask available with the chemist or even home – made washable masks which can be used after proper washing and disinfecting them.

DI/NB/PN/SAG/GD/2020/1927