₹2,000 for not wearing masks in the public places. Earlier, the fine was ₹500 for not adhering to COVID-19 norms in the state. "The authorised persons shall be empowered to impose a fine of ₹2000 for offence of violating the directives pertaining to observation of quarantine rule, making of social distancing, wearing of face mask in all public places, prohibition of spitting at public places and prohibition of consumption of paan, gutka, tobacco, etc.
in public places," a statement issued by the lieutenant governor's office said."With an aim to create 'effective deterrence' and penalise the violators in an 'exemplary' way, it was considered necessary to hike the fine amount for not wearing face masks from ₹500 to ₹2,000," stated the.