Noida: To contain the spread of coronavirus, spitting saliva, gutka or tobacco in public places in Noida has been prohibited and violation of this can attract a penalty of ₹500 for first time offenders and ₹1,000 for repeat offenders, according to a new order.
The order was issued by the Noida Authority. "With an objective to contain the spread of COVID-19, it is directed that spitting, or spitting gutka or tobacco in public places is prohibited. "Any violation of the order will attract a penalty of ₹500 for first-time offenders and ₹1,000 for repeat offenders," Noida Authority Chief Executive Officer Ritu Maheshwari stated in the order.