Coronavirus: BMC hikes spitting fine from Rs 200 to Rs 1,000

In a bid to combat the novel coronavirus outbreak which spreads due to respiratory droplets, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Tuesday raised the fine for spitting five-fold from Rs 200 to Rs 1,000. The decision, which covers spitting in any public place, premises and roads, was taken by BMC commissioner Praveen Pardeshi, a circular informed.

"Spitting in any public place, premises, road will attract a fine of Rs. 1000. Ward offices, sanitary staff, police are hereby directed to enforce this punishment strictly," the circular stated. As on Tuesday, there are 40 Covid-19 patients in the state.