LUCKNOW, July 19 -- To curb vector-borne diseases during the ongoing monsoon season, the Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) has begun penalising individuals and institutions found responsible for mosquito breeding conditions. Spot fines are being issued as part of the 'Communicable Disease Control Campaign', the civic body said in a release on Saturday.

City health officer PK Srivastava confirmed that LMC teams are taking strict action against those allowing water to stagnate in and around homes, shops, rooftops, pots, containers, or coolers. Violators face fines of up to Rs.500, with an additional penalty of Rs.20 per day if breeding conditions persist.

The penalty applies equally to landlords, tenants, shopkeepers, institutions, and ...