Whereas
the wearing of 3 ply mask or cloth mask has been made compulsory by Chandigarh Disaster
Management Authority vide No. 13180/H-III(5)-2020/4422 dated 9th
April, 2020 for all persons moving for whatsoever purpose and under whatever
reason/authority in public places, like street, hospital, office and markets.
And
whereas, it has also been notified that anybody violating these instructions
will be punishable under Section 188 of Indian Penal Code (48 of 1860) and the
Police Authorities are empowered to immediately arrest the violators.
Now,
in exercise of powers conferred under Rule 12.9 of Epidemic Disease Act, 1897
notified vide No. EPI/ADM/2020/01 dated 13th March, 2020, the
undersigned in his capacity as Principal Secretary Health, Chandigarh
Administration hereby directs that every violation of not wearing a mask will
be punishable by imposing a fine of Rs 500/-. Non-payment of the fine by the
violator will attract proceedings under Section 188 of IPC. Every office designated below shall be
responsible for implementing of these directions:-
a) Tehsildar and Naib Tehsildar
b) Additional/Joint Commissioners, Municipal Corporation.
c) Medical Officer of Health, Municipal Corporation .
d) Medical Officers as designated by Director Health
& Family Welfare.
e) Station House Officers.
f) Any other officer/official specifically designated by
Deputy Commissioner from time to time.
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