Thiruvananthapuram: Wearing a mask is mandatory in the state. Peticase will sue the concerned court for violating the order under Section 290 of the Indian Penal Code. People could be fined up to Rs.200 for violating the order. State Police Chief Loknath Behra said if the offense is repeated, a fine of Rs 5,000 will be imposed.
The police chief said that if the fine is not paid, the case will be prosecuted under section 118 (e) of the Kerala Police Act. This is a department that carries a maximum penalty of three years if convicted. A homemade fabric mask, cloths can also be used. In addition, if you do not put a sanitizer in the shop, you will have to pay a fine of Rs 1000.
The Central and State Governments have recommended that all people wear masks in public places and workplaces in the context of the spread of the epidemic in the interest of public safety. This is the reason behind the state of the art mask.
