Spitting in public places to attract fine

Lawrence Milton | TNN | Apr 29, 2020, 04:31 IST

Mysuru: In view of the novel coronavirus outbreak, the Mysuru City Corporation on Tuesday issued an order stipulating a fine of Rs 100 for those found without masks and those found spitting in public places from May 1.
Armed with directive of the Centre, the civic agency is gearing up to discipline residents in its fight to contain the spread of infection. “Public who indulge in negligent act of spitting in public places and not covering the mouth and nose with a mask or any cloth when they are in public places will attract fine,” said the officials.
MCC commissioner Gurudatta Hegde said nine teams have been formed with one each in MCC’s nine zones, which along with local police personnel, will discipline the wrongdoers.
The civic body will educate public about the strict implementation of the measures of the Union ministry of home affairs on this score till April 30, he said.