The BMC has collected a fine of over Rs. 1 lakh from those spitting in the open as part of its measures to contain the further spread of deadly coronavirus. A fine of over one lakh rupees from more than 100 people for spitting in the open, while over 46 people were given warning, said BMC official.
On March 18, BMC from its official Twitter handle had in reply to a tweet posted: "Spitting in public space will attract a fine of Rs. 1,000 or detention u/s 189 IPC. While we do our best to ensure that no such activity takes place in the city, a little cooperation from Mumbaikars in these difficult times will help us go a long way in our fight against Coronavirus."
