The East Garo Hills District Magistrate, Swapnil Tembe, has issued a circular to remind the public about the need to impose certain behavioural norms because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
According to the circular, wearing of face masks or face cover is compulsory in public places and workplaces, along with maintaining social distancing in workplaces, public places and transport and banning the use of smokeless tobacco and spitting in public places.
Fines of Rs 500 for first offences and Rs 1,000 for subsequent offences will be imposed and the District Magistrate, all Executive Magistrates and officers of the rank of Sub-Inspectors and above in the Meghalaya Police have been notified to impose penalties on any person, institution or organization for violating the regulations.