VASCO: Indian Railways has been taking various measures to contain the spread of the resurgence of COVID-19 pandemic in accordance with the guidelines issued by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Ministry of Home affairs from time to time. One of the specific guideline is to wear masks to contain the spread of COVID-19.
In a press release, SWR stated that the Ministry of Railways has issued the order to enforce wearing of face masks/face cover by all persons in railway premises (including trains), fines up to Rs 500 under Indian Railways (Penalties for activities affecting cleanliness at Railway premises) Rules 2012 are imposed by railway officials authorised for this purpose. The fines will be imposed on persons not wearing face mask/cover in Railway premises (including trains).
It’s now decided that the validity of guidelines for imposition of fine for not wearing masks in Railway premises is extended up to April 16, 2022.
