MYSURU: In the past three days, Mysuru City Corporation has collected more than Rs 35,000 as fine from public for not wearing mask and for spitting in public places.
Speaking to TOI, MCC health officer MS Jayanth said, “MCC has collected a fine of Rs 35,100 in two days alone from people spotted without face masks and those found spitting in public places.”
“Despite fervent appeals by the district administration and police, people continue to go out without wearing masks and spit in public places,” he said.
On day one of enforcement, the corporation collected Rs 16,700 as fine from 167 violators. The maximum fine was collected in Zone 4 where Rs 5,500 was collected from 55 violators. Almost all violations were for not wearing mask. On day two, the corporation authorities penalised more than 167 people and collected more than Rs 16,700 as fine. After collecting the fine, the corporation authorities gave the violaters mask to wear.
The civic agency has constituted twelve teams in nine zones — each team consisting two MCC staff and a police staff — to track the violators and collect fine.
Dr DN Nagaraj, health officer, Mysuru City Corporation, told TOI: “Mysuru is a red zone. Hence to bring more discipline among public and make mask mandatory and avoid spitting in public places, we have come out with this checking drive. Hence we request people that once they step out of their house, they have to cover mouth and nose with any cloth. It is not mandatory that they should use surgical mask. The main aim is to educate public and make them aware.”
“It is better for people to wear a kerchief which costs around Rs 20 than paying Rs 100 fine from corporation authorities,” said Anikethana Youth Club president K Gangadhar.
Speaking to TOI, MCC health officer MS Jayanth said, “MCC has collected a fine of Rs 35,100 in two days alone from people spotted without face masks and those found spitting in public places.”
“Despite fervent appeals by the district administration and police, people continue to go out without wearing masks and spit in public places,” he said.
On day one of enforcement, the corporation collected Rs 16,700 as fine from 167 violators. The maximum fine was collected in Zone 4 where Rs 5,500 was collected from 55 violators. Almost all violations were for not wearing mask. On day two, the corporation authorities penalised more than 167 people and collected more than Rs 16,700 as fine. After collecting the fine, the corporation authorities gave the violaters mask to wear.
The civic agency has constituted twelve teams in nine zones — each team consisting two MCC staff and a police staff — to track the violators and collect fine.
Dr DN Nagaraj, health officer, Mysuru City Corporation, told TOI: “Mysuru is a red zone. Hence to bring more discipline among public and make mask mandatory and avoid spitting in public places, we have come out with this checking drive. Hence we request people that once they step out of their house, they have to cover mouth and nose with any cloth. It is not mandatory that they should use surgical mask. The main aim is to educate public and make them aware.”
“It is better for people to wear a kerchief which costs around Rs 20 than paying Rs 100 fine from corporation authorities,” said Anikethana Youth Club president K Gangadhar.
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