Chennai: The Greater Chennai city police have issued a warning that motorists who do not wear face masks when they step out will face severe action. They will be fined Rs 500 and their vehicles will be impounded.
Earlier, the Greater Chennai Corporation said people must wear masks compulsorily once they step out of their homes with immediate effect and warned of action in case of violation.
“Wearing of masks will be compulsory for people in this metropolis whenever they they step out of their homes in view of the coronavirus situation,” the city civic body said.
The order was issued under the Epidemic Diseases and Tamilnadu Public Health Acts, the GCC said. “As long as the public are moving outside, they have to wear it (masks). If found without masks, then their movement passes will be cancelled and vehicles will be impounded for three months.”