Concerned over the sharp rise in infectious disease like tuberculosis, Maharashtra government will introduce a bill banning spitting in public places in the upcoming state Legislature Budget session scheduled next month.
According to the proposed legislation, offenders spitting for the first time will have to pay a fine of Rs 1,000 and also do a day of community service at public places or at government offices. If caught second time, the offender will be slapped a fine of Rs 3,000 and do three days of community service. For repeated offence, the offenders will have to pay Rs 5,000 fine and do five days of community service.
Did You Know???
- Maharashtra was established in 1st May 1960.
- The land area of Maharashtra is 307,713 sq. km. Maharashtra ranks 3rd position in area wise.
- Its Capital City is Mumbai. Mumbai is the Financial Capital of the Nation and it is also the largest city in India.
- Nagpur is the Second Capital rather Winter Capital City of the State.
- Ganesh Festival is very popular here. The two Muslim festivals which are very popular in Maharashtra are Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha ba.
