How Can There Be A Rs 1 Lakh 'No Mask' Penalty In Low-Income Jharkhand?

by Abhishek Kaushik Jul 24, 2020 • 05:26 PM Views 1017

 

The Hemant Soren government has made a provision of a fine of Rs 1 lakh on those who do not wear masks. But questions are being asked on how will the govt charge such hefty fine when according to stats Jharkhand's per capita annual income (Rs 76,019) is lower than the penalty amount. That means an average Jharkhand citizen without a mask will pay an amount as fine which is higher than his yearly income