Bhubaneswar: With the spike in COVID-19 infections across the state, the Special Relief Commissioner on Wednesday issued fresh and stricter guidelines for adherence during public gatherings for functions.
In view of observance/celebrations of local festivals/ festivities/ functions/ rituals, during which the social and religious congregations have extensive potential of spreading COVID-19 pandemic, the Collectors, SPs of all districts, Police Commissioner of Cuttack-Bhubaneswar and Commissioners of all Municipal Corporations are instructed to ensure the following stipulations in a strict manner.
In case of violation of COVID-19 safety protocols, local authorities can take strict action, including criminal action, under relevant acts including the Disaster Management Act, 2005, stated the SRC order.
Such violation will invite fines for devotees as decided by the local authorities, the SRC further stated in the order.
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