KOLKATA: As
Covid cases continue to rise,
Kolkata Metro on Wednesday announced a fine of Rs 200 for anyone who enters a Metro station or boards a train without mask. The erring commuter will be penalized under the Disaster Management Act.
Over the past few days, Metro has been aggressively campaigning and it stepped up the drive on Wednesday by putting up posters that read, “No mask no Metro.
Penalty of Rs 200 under Disaster Management Act.”
On March 17, Metro had started this campaign, stepping up drives against commuters who did not wear masks. At that time, Metro Railway general manager Manoj Joshi had told TOI, “We intend to persuade passengers to wear masks. Entry of passengers without mask will be restricted. Decision about fining them has not been taken yet.”
A fortnight later, the carrier decided not to take chances, knowing that the transport lifeline could end up being a super spreader if action is not taken.