Mayabunder, April 21: The District Magistrate N&M Andaman District in order to prevent spread of COVID-19 infections in the district has imposed restrictions on public gatherings.

Accordingly restrictions have been imposed on Social/ Academic/ Sports/ Entertainment/ Cultural/ Religious/ Political functions and other congregations which are to be conducted with explicit approval of the District Magistrate. In gatherings related to marriage not more than 50 persons are allowed and for funeral / last rites not more than 20 persons are permitted. Any persons/ organisation violating the above directions will be liable to be fined to the tune of Rs. 10,000/-

All Sub Divisional Magistrates, Executive Magistrates, Revenue Officials of the rank of Patwari and above including Surveyor, Panchayat Secretaries of the RD Department, Police Personnel of the rank of constable and above are authorized to impose and collect fines. However, this does not bar any other legal action that may be attracted due to violation of any other Act/Law/Rule in force.