Dengue declared epidemic
Fresh rules direct property owners & occupiers of land or buildings to take measures to prevent mosquito breeding. This includes water tanks, parks, playgrounds & more must be kept clean & mosquito free
Penalties to be imposed for non-compliance 👇🏽
*Urban areas: ₹400 for mosquito breeding, ₹1,000 for commercial establishments, offices, schools & vacant sites
*Rural areas: ₹200 for mosquito breeding, ₹500 for commercial areas, ₹1,000 for active or abandoned construction sites
Competent authority granted powers to levy penalty if mosquito menace is not dealt with on the said property more