Lockdown violations:TMC warns action against housing societies

Thane, Apr 27 () The Thane Municipal Corporation(TMC) in Maharashtra has warned of filing criminal casesagainst office-bearers of housing societies if residents arefound violating norms of the coronavirus-induced lockdown.

Thane was recently recognised as one of thecoronavirus hotspots by the Central government.

Issuing an order, Thane Municipal Commissioner VijaySinghal on Monday asked chairmen and secretaries ofresidential societies to ensure that the state government'sorders on lockdown are complied with strictly by residents.

"If office-bearers fail to ensure this compliance thenthey will face criminal action and will lose their posts," itstated.

Singhal cited incidents like residents in somebuildings using common areas like terrace and parking lots fororganising functions in violation of social distancing normsor stepping out for morning and evening walks.

"Those found violating the restrictions should bewarned and fined on the first occasion. At the secondinstance, a police complaint should be lodged against them byofficer-bearers concerned," Singhal stated. CORRNSK NSK