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Karnataka govt slashes fine for not wearing masks after public outrage over hefty fine

Bengaluru, Oct 7 (UNI) After public outrage over hefty fine, Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, on Wednesday, announced to reduce the fine for not wearing a face mask in public to Rs 250 from Rs 1,000 in urban areas and Rs 100 from Rs 500 in rural areas.
The decision to slash the fine for not wearing face masks was taken “in the backdrop of public opposition and experts’ opinions,” Yediyurappa said in a statement.
The new fines will come into effect immediately.
About a week ago, the state government decided to impose Rs 1,000 fine in urban areas and Rs 500 in rural areas on citizens who are found in public places without wearing a face mask. The move was aimed at containing Covid-19 with cases rising.
Marshalls in Bengaluru and other designated enforcement officials have been penalising citizens. Several cases of citizens refusing to pay the fine citing it is “too much” has been reported.
"As Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said, the government is making all efforts to balance life and livelihood. I request citizens to voluntarily wear masks, use hand sanitizer and keep social distance and cooperate with the government,” Yediyurappa said
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