Guwahati, July 12 (NKTV): Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma today at the assembly informed that over Rs 7.44 crore has been collected as penalty for violating different Covid-19 restrictions across Assam in 2020.
In a written reply to a query by Congress MLA Nurul Huda, the CM stated that the fine amount stood at Rs 7,44,38,100 last year. Out of this, the highest sum of Rs 4.44 crore was realised from people not wearing masks, while Rs 2.15 crore was paid as fine by those with pillion riders in motorcycles.
It may be mentioned here that the authorities had levied Rs 500 as penalty for not wearing masks and pillion riding in motorcycles. For second-time violators, the amount was Rs 1,000.
The CM further informed that the entire sum has been deposited at the treasury under the ”Taxes on Vehicle” category.
Inputs from PTI