NEW DELHI: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) issued a decree to mandate all the passengers reaching the city from Kerala to carry Reverse Transcription – polymerase chain reaction test (RT-PCR) reports for determining if they are infected by COVID-19.
Vikram Kumar, Commissioner, PMC, in the order said that the decision has been taken to curb any spread of the virus. It is mandatory for all the passengers to follow other directives issued from time to time to control the COVID-19 virus spread.
The orders have been implemented from Thursday, February 18, till any further directions are released.The orders have been issued in compliance with relevant sections of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, and the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897. Civic officials said violation of face mask and social distancing norms and hygiene practices would result in a Rs 500 fine.
PMC also issued directions putting restrictions on Friday’s Shiv Jayanti celebrations. The directives favoured use of online modes and cable television networks, instead of public gatherings.