Spitting in Public Areas in National Capital to attract Rs.1000 fine

Receiving flak from the traders for inaction against people violating norms during the pandemic in public places, New Delhi Municipal Council launched a special drive on Thursday against people spitting in open or not adhering lockdown norms.
The council has introduced a squad of 10 civic wardens who can issue fines up to Rs 1,000 at Connaught Place, Khan Market, Bengali Market, Janpath and other places.

“NDMC had earlier issued a notification regarding imposing fines for spitting in public places and now the process has started. The civic wardens will also spread awareness and educate the public about the ill effects of spitting and urinating in public places,” the council said in a statement.

The civic wardens will wear uniforms bearing the NDMC logo. “The wardens have been provided POS machines that will also have the e-payment option. If the violator can’t pay the fine, they will be produced before the special municipal magistrate for action,” said the official. In the second phase of the drive, the drive will cover the parks, gardens and other public places by mid-July.

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