GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Chandigarh Administration Gazette
Published by Authority
NO. 40] CHANDIGARH, SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2020 (CHAITRA 22, 1942 SAKA)
CHANDIGARH ADMINISTRATION
REVENUE DEPARTMENT
DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR AND REVENUE BRANCH
Order
No 13180-HIII(5)-2020/4422.—Whereas, Chandigarh Disaster Management Authority is satisfied that the residents of Chandigarh are threatened with the spread of COVID-19 epidemic, which has already been declared as pandemic by the World Health Organization and has considered it necessary to take effective measures to prevent its spread in the UT of Chandigarh.
And whereas, Govt. of India has notified lockdown in the country with effect from 25th March, 2020 till midnight of 14th April, 2020 to contain/curb this menace.
And whereas, it has been observed in some studies that wearing of facial masks can reduce the spread of Corona Virus substantially, from and to persons coming in contact with each other, apart from compulsory social distancing measures.
And whereas, it has become imperative that in the larger public interest, COVID-19 being contagious in nature and already strict observance of lockdown and isolation measures are being enforced by the Chandigarh Administration, now wearing of masks by any person who is moving in any public place is essential and to protect themselves from the infected persons.
Now, therefore, in exercise of power conferred under Section 22 of the Disaster Management ACT, 2005, the undersigned, in his capacity as Chairperson State Executive Committee, Union Territory of Chandigarh hereby directs the following measures :—
1. All persons moving for whatsoever purpose and under whatever reason/authority in public places, like street, hospital, office, and markets must wear 3-ply mask or cloth mask compulsorily.
2. Any person moving around in his personal and official vehicle must be wearing these masks compulsorily.
3. It is mandatory for wearing of masks for persons working at any site/office/workplace etc. 4. No person/officer/officials will attend any meeting/gathering without wearing these masks.
504 CHD. ADMN. GAZ., APRIL 11, 2020 (CHTR 22, 1942 SAKA) It shall be the responsibility of the employer to ensure that his/her employees wear the 3-ply mask or cloth mask without fail.Anybody violating these instructions will be punishable under the Section 188 of Indian Penal Code (48 of 1860) and the Police Authorities are empowered to immediately arrest the violators. These instructions must be followed scrupulously.
Chandigarh : The 9th April, 2020.
Advisor to the Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh.
CHANDIGARH ADMINISTRATION
REVENUE DEPARTMENT
(DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION AND REVENUE BRANCH)
Notification
No 13173-HIII(5)-2020/4427.—In exercise of the powers conferred by clause(a) of sub section (1) of Section 48 of the Disaster Management Act—2005, the Administrator, Union Territory, Chandigarh is pleased to constitute Chandigarh Disaster Response fund (hereinafter CDRF) for meeting any threatening disaster situation or disaster.
ARUN KUMAR GUPTA, IAS, Chandigarh : The 10th April, 2020.
Principal Secretary Home, Chandigarh Administration.