Lockdown extended in containment zones ; educational institutes closed till June 30
Kanwar inder Singh/ royalpatiala.in/ Chandigarh
A day before the fourth phase of nationwide lockdown ends, Ministry of Home Affairs Saturday said it will be in place in containment zones till June 30. Releasing guidelines for Lockdown 5.0, the ministry said the restrictions at other places would be lifted in phases. Containment Zones will be demarcated by the District authorities after taking into consideration the guidelines of MoHFW.
Schools, higher education institutions and coaching institutions will not re-open in June, the order stated, adding that dates for reopening of the education institutions will be decided in July, after consulting the state governments.
Movement of individuals shall remain strictly prohibited between 9.00 pm to 5.00 am throughout the country, except for essential activities. Local authorities shall issue orders, in the entire area of their jurisdiction, under appropriate provisions of law, such as under Section 144 of CrPC, and ensure strict compliance.
In light of the guidelines issued by the government, metro services will remain closed for commuters until further notice: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).
There shall be no restriction on inter-State and intra-State movement of persons and goods. No separate permission/ approval/ e-permit will be required for such movements.
- ii) However, if a State/ UT, based on reasons of public health and its assessment of the situation, proposes to regulate movement of persons, it will give wide publicity in advance regarding the restrictions to be placed on such movement, and the related procedures to be followed.
The Home Ministry order stated that yhe following activities will be allowed with effect from June 8:
* Religious places and places of worship for public
* Hotels, restaurants and other hospitality services
* Shopping malls.
What opens in which phase
Activities allowed/organisations to open in
Phase I
- Religious places/places of worship for public
- Hotels, restaurants and other hospitality services
- Shopping malls
Phase II
- Schools, colleges, educational/ training/coaching institutions
Phase III
- International air travel of passengers, except as permitted by MHA. Metro Rail
- Cinema halls, gymnasiums, swimming pools, entertainment parks, theatres, bars and auditoriums, assembly halls and similar places
- Social/ political/ sports/ entertainment/ academic/ cultural/ religious functions and other large congregations.
Lockdown extended in containment zones ; educational institutes closed till June 30.Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh will announce its decision on may 31 and Madhya Pradesh extended the lockdown till June 15, said Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan.
May,30,2020
