Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SP)

Mangaluru, Apr 2: In tune with the government instructions under heightened concern over coronavirus pandemic, Dakshina Kannada district deputy commissioner, Dr Rajendra K V, has issued an order restraining people from holding public functions and meetings on the occasion of Ugadi, Good Friday and such other occasions in public places, grounds, parks, markets, religious places etc.

Coming together of people at fairs, festivals etc has been banned. People have been asked to wear masks when in public places without fail and to maintain social distance. In case of violation of guidelines, a fine of Rs 250 in municipal corporation limits and Rs 100 in other places will be levied.

In case masks are not worn and physical distance is not kept in party halls, departmental store etc, a fine of Rs 5,000 would be charged. In the case of air-conditioned party halls, departmental stores, branded shops and shopping malls, the fine amount has been increased to Rs 10,000.

The number of guests at functions like marriage has been limited to 500 in open-air places and 200 in closed environments. For birthday and other celebrations, the guests have been limited to 100 in open places and 50 in closed areas. In case of death, funeral or cremations, a maximum of 50 persons can participate. In other celebrations, 100 people can participate. In the case of religious observations and programmes, 500 people can gather in open places. Police gatherings or programmes in open places too, maximum participation is 500.

In case of functions, owners of the areas concerned, organizers or planners or hosts will be personally liable in case of violations. If the violation is witnessed in star-rated hotels and in marriage halls, choultry or other public places having a minimum capacity of 500, the fine for rule violation has been fixed at Rs 10,000 which the organizers will have to bear, the order stated.