East Jaintia Hills District admin issues SOP for operating of cyber cafes

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaSeptember 6, 2020

The Deputy Commissioner, East Jaintia Hills District informs the general public that the Government of Meghalaya has allowed Cyber Cafes to function with effect from  20^th of August, 2020 subject to Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by the Information Technology and Communication Department.

Therefore, the Deputy Commissioner, East Jaintia Hills District has issued the Standard Operating Procedure(SOP) for the functioning of cyber cafes in the East Jaintia Hills District which states that all Cyber Cafes registered with the Deputy Commissioner of East Jaintia Hills District shall operate only on the days and time allowed by the Deputy Commissioner.

Furthermore, the owner or operator of the Cyber Cafe shall keep the respective Rangbah Shnong, Doloi informed regarding the opening of the Cyber cafe and the respective timings. The operator of the Cyber Cafe should also ensure that social distancing of at least 6 feet is maintained at all times and that there is no crowding inside the Cyber Cafe. Based on the space inside the Cyber Cafe, the respective owner/operator shall limit the number of persons entering the Cyber Cafe at a time.

According to the SOP, no citizen shall be allowed inside the Cyber Cafe without wearing mask, which should properly cover the nose and mouth. A hand-sanitizer should be placed at the entrance of the Cyber Cafe, so that any person who enters the Cyber Cafe sanitizes his/her hand. The Cyber Cafe premises, including the items such as desktop, keyboard and  mouse, table, chair, door, windows, curtains, etc. should be sanitized at least thrice a day.

The SOP also states that the cash transactions, if any, at the Cyber Cafe, should not be done with bare hands, gloves should be used for transacting cash. Provision for hand washing with soap at the Cyber Cafe premises should be made available and the owner or operator and his/her staff shall mandatorily wear masks and gloves at all times.

Additionally, the owner or operator at the Cyber Cafe shall ensure that the provisions outlined in this SOP are strictly adhered to failing which action shall be taken against the concerned Cyber Cafe.