Not wearing a mask in trains or on railway premises can still fetch a fine of up to Rs 500, as the Ministry of Railways has extended its Covid-19 guidelines for six months, or until further orders.
“To ensure wearing of face masks/ face cover by all persons at railway premises including trains, fines upto Rs 500 under Indian Railways (Penalties for Activities Affecting Cleanliness at Railway Premises) Rules, 2012 shall be imposed by Railway officials authorized for this purpose from persons not wearing face masks/cover in Railway premises (including trains),” said the notification issued by the ministry.
