Covid-19 violation fine for hotels cut from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 10,000

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The state government has drastically slashed the fine to be imposed on hotels, theatres, malls, marriage halls and event organisers who fail to ensure the use of masks and social-distancing.

Air-conditioned party halls, departmental stores, branded shops (single and multiple brands), shopping malls, three-star and above hotels, marriage or convention halls with a minimum capacity of 500 people or any other similar public places will be fined Rs 10,000 if they fail to ensure customers wear masks or violate social-distancing.

The fine is a far cry from Rs 1 lakh that the BBMP had proposed three days ago. Non-air-conditioned party halls and departmental stores will be fined Rs 5,000.