These violations range from not wearing masks in public places and floutingsocial distancingnorms to social gatherings in excess of permissible strength, public consumption of tobacco, etc.
As per the existing guidelines, officials can impose a penalty of Rs 10,000-Rs 25,000 on commercial establishments for allowing persons without masks. Similarly, individuals can be charged Rs 100 for not wearing masks in public places.
The has already banned consuming smokeless, chewable tobacco or non-tobacco products and spitting in public places as part of prevention measures against thepandemic.