GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Chandigarh Administration Gazette
Published by Authority
NO. 43] CHANDIGARH, MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2020 (VAISAKHA 7, 1942 SAKA)
OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT MAGISTRATE, U.T., CHANDIGARH.
Order
The 22nd-April-2020
No. DM/MA/2020/8433.—Whereas, an order No. DM/MA/2020/7293, dated 23-03-2020 in exercise of powers conferred under Section 144 Cr. PC was imposed in the District till further orders for the containment and prevention of the spread of COVID 19. Subsequently, exemptions were given to the general public vide order No. DM/MA/2020/7446, dated 27-03-2020.
Whereas, the summer season is approaching and it will be appropriate to change the timings for the general public to visit nearest market to purchase essential items.
Now, therefore, in partial alteration of earlier order issued vide No. DM/MA/2020/7498, dated 29-03-2020, I, Mandip Singh Brar, IAS, District Magistrate, U.T. Chandigarh in exercise of powers conferred under Section 144 of the Cr. PC hereby order that one person from every house will be allowed to step out of their houses on foot between 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM daily till further orders, to visit their nearest shops or supermarkets selling grocery/Kiryana, fruits & vegetables, eggs, meat & fish, milk, chemist, etc which are hereby allowed to remain open during this exemption period for direct sale. The timings for these shops to cater to home delivery will be fixed separately by the appropriate authority/authorities. Rest of the conditions of order dated 27-03-2020 shall remain same. Any breach of the order shall invite action under Section 188 of Indian Penal Code. It is reiterated that social distancing norms must be strictly adhered to by the shopkeepers as well as by the general public. Executive Magistrates, Police and Sector Response Teams will also ensure the strict enforcement of social distancing norms as prescribed by Health Department.
This order shall come into force from zero hours of 24-04-2020 and remain valid till further orders.
In view of the emergent nature of the order, it is being issued ex parte and addressed to the public in 510 CHD. ADMN. GAZ., APRIL 27, 2020 (VAISAKHA 7, 1942 SAKA) This order shall be promulgated by the announcement through publicity vans and through press note for publication in the newspapers having circulation in the area.
Given under my hand and seal of the Court on 22-04-2020.
(Sd.) . . ,
MANDIP SINGH BRAR, IAS,
District Magistrate, U.T., Chandigarh.