Arrangement for opening shops in Shillong and Rural Areas of East Khasi Hills
The Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills District has made the following arrangement for opening of shops in Shillong Urban Agglomeration and rural areas of East Khasi Hills District from June 28 to July 3.
For Shillong Urban Agglomeration:
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Identified shops dealing in essential commodities as notified by the Incident Commanders under each Zone in Shillong Urban Agglomeration will open on the days mentioned below:
Zone-Wise Opening Plan
Name of the Zones/Blocks | Days of the Week for which the local markets/Shops in the Zones will be allowed to open | Timings |
Zone – I (Laitumkhrah PS Areas) | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
Zone – II (Laban PS Areas) | ||
Zone – V (Rynjah PS Areas and Mawpat Block) | Monday, Wednesday and Friday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Zone – VI (Madanrting PS Areas) | ||
Zone – III (Pasteur Beat House Areas) | Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
Zone – IV (Lumdiengjri PS Areas) | ||
Zone – VII (Mawlai PS Areas and Mawlai Block) | ||
Mylliem C&RD Block |
Non-essential shops may be permitted to open, each upto thrice a week only, on days to be decided and as per regulation of the Incident Commander concerned in consultation with the CCMTs.
Salons, spas, barber-shops, cyber-cafes, cinemas, gyms, clubs, teer counters, etc. will remain closed.
Shops and complexes in commercial areas of Police Bazar and adjoining areas, Mawlonghat and Anjalee will be regulated via separate order.
Shops in Iewduh and Area under Syiem of Hima Mylliem will be regulated via separate order.
Shopping malls/ complexes can open at 30 % strength but a detailed plan of regulation is to be prepared by the Mall/ Market Committee/ Association concerned and submitted along with vaccination status of shopkeepers and staff, inspected by the IC/ Magistrate and approved by this office prior to opening.
Takeaway is permitted for restaurants, sweet-shops and bakeries on the zone-opening days subject to compliance to SOPs. No dine-in is permitted.
Tea-shops wishing to operate for TAKEAWAY only will apply to the Incident Commander concerned and will be permitted from Wednesday onwards on due satisfaction and recommendation of the IC on compliance to SOPs. No dine-in will be permitted.
All shops will place a prominent sign/poster indicating vaccination status of the shopkeepers and staff at the shop premises.
Shops are encouraged to opt for home-delivery of items, whenever possible
For Rural Areas outside Shillong Urban Agglomeration:
Essential and non-essential are allowed to open upto 4 times a week as per the regulated arrangements to be made by the Sub Divisional Officer (C) and the Block Development Officers concerned in consultation with the CCMTs concerned.
Tea-shops are permitted to open but DINE-IN IS NOT PERMITTED. Detailed SOP given by this office may be referred to and ICs/BDOs will cause inspection to ensure compliance to SOPs.
The Sub Divisional Officers (C), Incident Commanders/Block Development Officers in consultation with the respective Headmen (Rangbah Shnong) and CCMTs of the respective areas will regulate opening of essential and non-essential shops in such a way as to ensure no crowding or congestion in and around the shop or market area.
Vaccination status is to be mandatorily displayed.
The Headmen, Market Committee and CCMTs will be responsible for ensuring absolute adherence to protocols.
Everyone should wear double-masks (3-ply plus cloth mask) or N-95 mask without fail.
Social distancing of at least 2 metre should be strictly maintained by all.
People are not permitted to loiter in the market area without any valid reasons.
Anyone found violating protocols will be liable for shop-closure or fined.
There shall be no overcrowding in one area/shop and people should spend minimum time in the shop/market area.
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