MHA writes to States to widely publicize the Penal Provisions regarding Violations of Lockdown Measures to fight COVID-19
Strict Action to be taken by Authorities on Violators of Lockdown Measures: MHA to States
Union Home Secretary, Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla, has written to all States to widely publicize among the authorities and public, the penal provisions under the DM Act and IPC regarding violations of lockdown measures, to fight COVID-19. It has been stressed that strict action must be taken by authorities on violators of lockdown measures
The Penal Provisons have also been stated. Sec 58 deals with prosecution of Officers in cases of Offences by Companies.
Members are requested to note the directions issued by the MHA and also advise their employees accordingly.
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The Penal Provisons 