Prohibitory orders extended in Khliehriat

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaMay 4, 2020

The District Magistrate, East Jaintia Hills District in a press release issued here informs the general public that in view of the prevailing situation concerning COVID-19 in the State, country and globally, to put in place preventive measures and awareness,  to identify and take more stringent steps  and to ensure social distancing so that  the pandemic of COVID-19 is contained, reduced and eliminated in East Jaintia Hills District and Meghalaya by way of ensuring observance of strict protocols of the Advisories issued by Government of Meghalaya in the Health & Family Welfare Department.

The District Magistrate, East Jaintia Hills District, in an order Under Section 144 CrPC read together with Regulation 3 of the Meghalaya Epidemic Diseases, COVID-19 Regulation, 2020 and Guideline No. 5 (i) of the Order issued by the Government of India in the Ministry of Home Affairs prohibits the following in East Jaintia Hills District with effect from 4th May, 2020 until further orders only for timings falling between 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily.

The Order prohibits Inter-District and Inter-State movement, any assembly whatsoever and while enforcing this every individual to mandatorily maintain social distancing of at least six feet, wearing of masks, respiratory etiquette and to strictly follow the various protocols and advisories of the Government of Meghalaya in the Health and Family Welfare Department. Operation of major markets and shopping complexes in all commercial locations, operation of cinema halls, shopping malls and complexes, gymnasium, sports complexes, swimming pools, entertainment parks, theatres, bars and auditoriums, assembly halls and similar recreational places, hotels and hospitality services other than those used as quarantine facilities and housing of stranded persons and tourists, opening of restaurants, dairy stalls, tea and food stalls except home delivery, opening of saloons, beauty parlours, spa and other similar rejuvenating centres, operation of all shops dealing in non-essential items including garments, apparels, drapes, footwear, gift items, bags, suit case, watches, perfumes, toys, sports gears and equipments, luxury items, TV sets, refrigerator, washing machines and other kitchen appliances, utensils, crockery, house-keeping appliances, grooming gadgets, furniture, carwash, tailoring, laundry and dry cleaners, vehicle accessories etc.

The Order also prohibits opening of tent house shops, operation of educational institutions, training centres and coaching classes (tuitions) barring online and distance learning, opening of all religious and places of worship to the public including religious congregation, all forms of gathering including social, political, sports, entertainment, academic, cultural and religious functions, moving in public and work places without a mask, movement of persons above 65 years of age, person with co-morbidities, pregnant women and children below the age of 10 years in public places beyond individual households except for meeting essential requirements and for health purposes. Spitting in public places, consumption of liquor, paan, gutka, tobacco etc in public places is stricty prohibited.

Further, incoming additional labour force to in-situ construction activities in urban areas is also prohibited. Such activities are to continue with the existing workers on site while maintaining social distancing, wearing of masks, respiratory etiquette and other protocols and advisories of the Government of Meghalaya in the Health and Family Welfare Department

The prohibitory Order also states that operation of public and private transport in the District barring public transportation arranged by the Transport Department. Operation of private transport in all the C & RD Block of East Jaintia Hills District above the limit prescribed by the Government in the Political Department.

In addition, public vehicles and private vehicles with pass in C& RD Block and authorized public vehicles of transport Department and private vehicles with pass in will move two passengers and a driver for four wheelers, one pavilion rider driver for two wheelers and Public bus to utilize only 50 % of seating capacity.

Also, the operation of permitted supply chains/ Wholesalers and retail outlets will be regulated as per scheduled timings and dates which will be  release in advance from time to time by the District Magistrate. Vehicle pass for timing falling between 6.00 A.M to 7.00 P.M with effect from 4^th of May, 2020 (Monday) upto 11^th of May, 2020 can be obtained via online application.

Whereas, the designated District Heads of offices will issue vehicle passes to their respective officer and staff especially for official purposes. The designated Joint Secretaries, Heads of Department, District Heads of Offices will ensure that the passes are utilized strictly for the specified purpose and any deviation will render the Issuing Authority and the employee, staff, pass holder liable to legal action. Name, Address, Contact detail, timings and purpose of the pass should be clearly reflected.

However, passes for all forms of Inter District or Inter State movement shall one be issued by the District Magistrate.

In view of the urgency of the matter this Order shall come into force with effect from 6. 00 AM of 4^th  May, 2020 and until further orders.