On Monday, Noida Authority Chief Executive Officer Ritu Maheshwari said that spitting in public places in Noida will now attract a fine of Rs 500 the first time, & Rs 1,000 for a repeat offense.
The decision has been taken to prevent the spread of Coronavirus.
CEO, Noida Authority said in a tweet that "As per government orders; spitting in public places made punishable with fine of Rs 500 & repeat fne of Rs 1,000; to be implemented with immediate effects by Noida authority".
Officials concerned have been authorised to issue challans in the matter, said an official statement.
In Hindi, the statement said that "Spitting & spitting tobacco, etc is prohibited. Violation of the directions will be punished with a fine of Rs 500 for the first & Rs 1,000 for the second offense".
It said that spitting by infected people in public places can cause the spread of COVID-19 as viruses in the spit can survive up to 24 hours & infect others.
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