Sure the hotels, restaurants and other establishments have opened after months of lockdown, but the pandemic is far from over. However, despite being aware of the risks of the deadly virus, many of us irresponsibly flout the rules. Looking at the ongoing scenario, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike stepped up social distancing implementation Bengaluru city by imposing monetary fines on establishments.
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Strict Actions Against Commercial Establishments
The committee would charge the hotels and restaurants in Bengaluru if they allow customers to roam without masks and flout Covid-19 protocols. The amount of the fines imposed will depend on the size of the establishment. Penalties will range from ₹5,000 for small eateries and shops ₹1 lakh for bigger establishments. India To Offer COVID-19 Insurance Cover To Foreign Tourists To Boost Tourism.
Luxury Hotels To Pay Up To ₹1,00,000 Penalty
The committee divided the penalties into six categories. They would charge three-star restaurants above a fine of ₹1 lakh. Other establishments like air-conditioned restaurants, malls, branded shops, departmental stores, cinema halls, would be charged up to ₹50,000. Non-AC restaurants and shops would be fined up to ₹25,000. Street food sellers and other small vendors would have to pay a fine of ₹5,000. ₹1 Lakh Fine, 2 Year Jail Term For Violating Covid Rules In Jharkhand
Karnataka has been reporting around a thousand new cases daily. This quickly escalated the need to impose COVID-19 rules on the business establishments to contain the spread of the disease. While other places in Karnataka saw a steep decline, Bengaluru had a higher number of infections.