J&KDist Admn Kupwara directs Tehsildars, SDMs to enforce use of masks, penalize violators

Srinagar/March, 22:

The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday directed all Tehsildars and Block Development Officers (BDOs) to ensure usage of face masks in areas of their jurisdiction and penalty of Rs500 for first offence and Rs 1000 for repeat offence and credit the same to District Red Cross Society under proper receipt.

In the said order the government has enjoined upon all the Additional Deputy Commissioners (ADCs') and Sub Divisional Magistrates (SDMs) to monitor the entire exercise through field inspections on a routine basis and upload photographs on the official whatsapp group of district administration.