With Covid curve flat in Delhi, norm breach fines dip
Hindustan TimesNew Delhi: In March, Delhi reported an average of around 600 cases of mask mandate violations every day as compared to around 5,000 daily cases in January, according to a Delhi government report. The Delhi government report, a copy of which Hindustan Times has seen, said that on January 8, authorities fined 5,073 people a total amount of ₹1,02,52,500, whereas the collective fine amount came down to just ₹383,600 on March 2. A senior Delhi government official said the authorities were doing their best to enforce Covid norms. “In a Delhi Disaster Management Authority meeting on February 25, it was stressed that the district authorities should continue to ensure adherence to Covid-appropriate behaviour, including wearing of masks and maintaining social distancing.