The government of Karnataka has announced that those who break the mask rule will face a fine of Rs 1,000.
Bengaluru:
The government of Karnataka, under its new guidelines for “reopening”, announced that those who violated the rule would face a fine of Rs 1,000 in municipal areas and Rs 500 in other places.
An order from Chief Secretary T M Vijay Bhaskar also said that the primary and secondary education department may make a decision about reopening schools and coaching establishments after October 15 in a phased manner.
So far the fine for not wearing a mask has been Rs 200 and the steep hike has been made in full view of people not wearing masks in public places, as required to verify the spread of COVID-19.
The chief secretary’s order states that the decision should be taken in consultation with the management of the respective school or institution, based on their assessment of the situation and specified certain conditions.
In accordance with the guidelines, the Department of Higher Education may also take a decision on when to open colleges or higher education institutions, in consultation with the Department of the Center, based on the assessment of the situation.
However, higher education institutions only intended for university researchers (PhD) and postgraduate students in the field of science and technology requiring laboratory / experimental work will be allowed to open from October 15, a- he added.
Swimming pools used for sports training, cinemas / theaters / multiplexes with up to 50% of their
number of seats, leisure parks and similar places, Business to Business (B2B) exhibitions have been authorized to open from October 15, outside the containment zones.
Functions, including social, cultural and political, and other congregations have already been allowed with a cap of 100 people, outside of containment zones, according to guidelines.
Such gatherings beyond the 100 person limit may be authorized by BBMP / district authorities only after October 15th, under certain conditions.
