Apr 17, 2021, 14:24 PM IST
New Delhi: To check the spread of coronavirus, the Indian Railways on Saturday (April 17, 2021) released new COVID-19 guidelines. As per the new guidelines, a passenger may now be fined if they are found doing two things on the railway premises.
Now, if a passenger is found spitting on the railway premises or not wearing a face mask, he/she will be fined up to Rs 500.
"Railways may take action with immediate effect for a period of six months till further instructions are issued in this regard," the official circular read.
The Ministry of Railways said that the passenger will be fined under Indian Railways (Penalties for activities affecting cleanliness at Railways Premises) Rules, 2012.
Indian Railways to Impose Fines up to Rs 500 for not Wearing Masks in Stations and Trains
The Ministry has decided to take various measures in order to contain the spread of the resurgence of the Covid-19 pandemic.
| 17 April 2021 11:43 AM GMT
GUWAHATI: In view of the rising number of Covid 19 cases, the Indian Railway Ministry has announced that a fine of Rs 500 shall be imposed on the passengers for not wearing face masks on the railway premises or during travel in trains.
The order has been issued on face masks for a period of 6 months till further instructions.
The Ministry has decided to take various measures in order to contain the spread of the "resurgence of Covid-19 pandemic."
The order on face masks has been issued for a period of 6 months till further instructions. Railways to impose a fine of Rs 500 for not wearing masks at railway premises, trains
New Delhi: Indian Railways on Saturday announced that a fine of up to Rs 500 will be imposed on those for not wearing masks in trains as well for those who are not wearing masks on railway premises. The order on face masks has been issued for a period of 6 months till further instructions.
In its circular, the national transporter said, "Indian Railways is taking various measures to contain the spread of resurgence of Covid-19 pandemic, in accordance with the guidelines issued by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Ministry of Home Affairs from time to time. One of the specific guidelines is to wear masks in order to contain the spread of the pandemic."