In view of the resolutions of the COVID-19 meeting held on 28th January 2022 at SDO Conference Hall, fine system against defaulters of SOP and CAB issued by the Govt. of Mizoram will be implemented with immediate effect
As per The Mizoram (Containment & Prevention of the Spread of COVID-19) Act, 2020, various fines to be imposed are as under:
| Sl.No. | Offence | Amount of fine (in rupees) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Entering or staying at any public place without the use of mask. | 100 |
| 2 | Failing to maintain social distancing protocol/guidelines in public places. | 200 |
| 3 | Spitting in public places | 300 |
| 4 | Organizing any social or religious event without prior permission from the competent authority | 5000 |
| 5 | Avoiding or attempting to evade quarantine and/or isolation at designated quarantine/isolation facility as per regulations/ guidelines/instructions in force from time to time | 3000 |
| 6 | Leaving or escaping the designated quarantine/isolation facility before completion of the stipulated time | 1000, may extend to 5000 |
| 7 | Failing to follow instructions/guidelines and endangering the safety of others while staying at designated quarantine facility | 1000, may extend to 5000 |
| 8 | Failing to comply with any other regulations guidelines or instructions made by the Central or State Government for containment and prevention of the spread of Covid-19 including lockdown guidelines issued by the State Government from time to time | 1000 |
| 9 | Obstructing officials from performing their duties | 2000, may extend to 10,000 |
| 10 | Refusal or failure to cooperate with officials | 1000, may extend to 5000 |
| 11 | Furnishing false information | 1000, may extend to 5000 |
| 12 | Refusal or failure to provide information required for the containment and prevention of COVID-19 | 1000, may extend to 5000 |
| 13 | Refusal or failure to pay fines | Imprisonment of not less than 3 months, may extend to 1 year |