The Punjab government on Sunday notified fines to be imposed against those violating standard operating procedures (SOPs) devised to avoid spread of coronavirus pandemic.
The notification issued by the provincial government imposed Rs 500 fine on anyone refusing to wear masks at public places.
Those violating home quarantine restrictions will have to pay a fine of upto Rs 2000 while spitting at public places would lead to a fine of Rs 500. The shopkeepers will have to pay a fine of Rs 2000 if social distancing SOPs are not followed at the place.
Vehicles including public transport owners will have to face the brunt in case of violation of SOPs in their vehicles. The bus owners will be fined Rs 3000 while car and rickshaw and motorcycle owners will have to pay a fine of Rs 2000 and Rs 500 respectively in case of violations.
Govt notifies fines over SOPs violations
