GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Chandigarh Administration Gazette
Published by Authority
NO. 52] CHANDIGARH, THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 2021 (VAISAKHA 08, 1943 SAKA)
OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT MAGISTRATE-CUM-CHAIRPERSON, DISTRICT DISASTER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY, U.T., CHANDIGARH
Order
The 23rd April, 2021
No. DM/MA/2021/8846.—Whereas an order bearing No. DM/MA/2021/7380, dated 07.04.2021 and order bearing No. DM/MA/2021/8080, dated 13.04.2021 was issued by the office of undersigned whereby night curfew was imposed in Chandigarh between 10:00 pm to 5:00 am as a measure of isolation and social distancing to contain the spread of COVID-19 due to a lot of non-essential movement of people and vehicles during night.
Whereas a War Room meeting was held on 23.04.2021 to review the COVID-19 situation. In the meeting, it was decided that timing of corona curfew should be changed to 09:00 P.M. to 05:00 A.M. Whereas, it has come to notice that despite adopting the above said measure, still there has been a recent surge in the number of COVID-19 cases in Chandigarh, which causes danger to human life, health and safety.
Now, therefore, I, Mandip Singh Brar, I.A.S., District Magistrate, U.T., Chandigarh, in modification of the above mentioned orders, while exercising the power vested with me u/s 144 Cr.P.C, do hereby order that there shall be prohibition on movement of individuals/travellers for all non-essential activities between 09:00 P.M. to 05:00 A.M. in Chandigarh. No person shall leave their homes or shall move on foot or by vehicle or travel or stand or roam around on any road or public places during above said hours.
Following categories shall be exempted:
1. Those tasked with law & order/emergency and municipal services/duties including Executive Magistrates, Police personnel, Military/C.A.P.F. personnel in uniform, health, electricity, fire, media persons with accreditation, telecom services including internet and Government machinery tasked with COVID-19 related duties (all on production of Identity Card).
2. There shall be no curbs on inter-State movement of essential and non-essential goods.
3. All vehicles/persons in bonafide transit (inter-State) shall be allowed to pass, but only after due verification of point of origin and destination.
4. Hospitals, chemist shops and A.T.M.s shall be allowed to remain open 24×7.
5. Pregnant women and patients for getting medical/health services.
6. Passengers going to or returning from the airport or railway station or I.S.B.T. shall be exempted.
(261) 262 CHD. ADMN. GAZ., APRIL 29, 2021 (VYSK. 08, 1943 SAKA) 7. Those specially issued a restricted movement pass by the officers authorized in this behalf. Persons seeking movement pass may contact on 0172-2700076 & 0172-2700341 or apply online on www.admser.chd.nic.in/dpc for a movement pass. Sh. Pardhuman Singh, H.C.S. and Sh. Sanjeev Kohli, R.L.O. will be the Nodal Officers for this purpose.
8. All passes related to the Hon'ble Punjab and Haryana High Court and District Courts shall be issued by the Registrar General, Punjab & Haryana High Court.
Any breach of this order shall invite action under section 188 of the Indian Penal Code.
This order shall come into force with immediate effect and shall be effective till further orders.
In view of the emergent nature of the order, it is being issued ex parte and is addressed to the public in general.
This order shall be promulgated by affixing copies thereof at the notice boards of the office of the undersigned as well as District Courts and publication in the newspapers having circulation in the area, through the office of the D.P.R., Chandigarh.
Given under my hand and seal on 23.04.2021.
MANDIP SINGH BRAR, I.A.S., District Magistrate-cum-Chairperson, District Disaster Management Authority, U.T., Chandigarh.
OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT MAGISTRATE-CUM-CHAIRPERSON,
DISTRICT DISASTER MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY,
U.T., CHANDIGARH
Order
The 20th April, 2021
No.DM/MA/2021/8613.—Whereas, the country is at a critical juncture in its fight against COVID-19 and the Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India as well as the Chandigarh Administration has issued various guidelines from the time to time to prevent the spread of COVID-19. However, there has been a recent surge in number of COVID-19 cases and therefore, it is imperative to put in place strict measures of isolations and social distancing to contain the spread of COVID-19.
Whereas, a War Room meeting was held on 20.04.2021 for reviewing the current situation of COVID-19 cases in U.T., Chandigarh. In the said meeting, it was decided that the District Magistrate, Chandigarh shall issue an order of lockdown to be effective from 10:00 PM on Tuesday i.e. 20.4.2021 till 05:00 AM on Thursday i.e. 22.04.2021.
Now, therefore, I, Mandip Singh Brar, I.A.S., District Magistrate, U.T., Chandigarh, while exercising the power vested with me u/s 144 Cr.P.C. do hereby order that there shall be a lockdown from 10:00 PM on Tuesday i.e. 20.4.2021 till 05:00 AM on Thursday i.e. 22.04.2021 in U.T., Chandigarh. No person shall leave their homes or shall move on foot or by vehicle or travel or stand or roam around on any road or public places during above said hours.
Following categories shall be exempted :
1. Those tasked with law & order/emergency and municipal services/duties including Executive Magistrates, Police personnel, Military/C.A.P.F. personnel in uniform, health, electricity, fire, media persons with accreditation and Government machinery tasked with COVID-19 related duties (all on production of Identity Card).
2. Essential Commodity shops and vendors dealing with food, groceries, fruits & vegetable, dairy & milk booths, meat & fish, animal fodder, pharmaceuticals, medicines and medical equipments shall be allowed to open for Home Delivery only.
CHD. ADMN. GAZ., APRIL 29, 2021 (VYSK. 08, 1943 SAKA) 2633. Manufacturing units of essential commodities shall be allowed to remain open.
4. Those specially issued a restricted movement pass by the officers authorized in this behalf.
5. There shall be no curbs on inter-State movement of essential and non-essential goods.
6. All vehicles/persons in bonafide transit (inter-State) shall be allowed to pass, but only after due verification of point of origin and destination.
7. Hospitals, chemist shops and A.T.M.s shall be allowed to remain open 24×7.
8. Pregnant women and patients for getting medical/health services.
9. Passengers going to or returning from the airport or railway station or I.S.B.T. shall be exempted.
10. During the lockdown period, the restaurants/eating places, hotels including food joints/courts in various malls can remain open only for home delivery up to 09:30 PM. The restaurant and Home delivery staff shall be allowed to move on production of valid I.D. card issued to them by their respective establishment.
11. During the lockdown period, those going for appearing in examination and those on examination duties will be allowed movement on production of admit/identity cards.
12. All Govt. employees called for essential duty during lockdown shall be allowed transit on production of valid identity card issued by their respective governments.
13. All marriage functions which have taken permission from the concerned SDM shall be allowed subject to the limit of 50 persons.
14. The marriage organisers or other persons seeking movement pass may contact on 0172-2700076 & 0172-2700341 or apply online on www.admser.chd.nic.in/dpc for a movement pass. Sh. Pardhuman, HCS and Sh. Sanjeev Kohli, RLO will be the Nodal Officers for this purpose.
15. All vaccination centres / testing centres / dispensaries / medical facilities will remain open during lockdown.
16. All passes related to the Hon'ble Punjab and Haryana High Court and District Courts shall be issued by the Registrar General, Punjab & Haryana High Court.
Any breach of this order shall invite action under section 188 of t he Indian Penal Code. This order shall come into force with immediate effect.
In view of the emergent nature of the order, it is being issued ex parte and is addressed to the public in general.
This order shall be promulgated by affixing copies thereof at the notice boards of the office of the undersigned as well as District Courts and publication in the newspapers having circulation in the area, through the office of the D.P.R., Chandigarh.
Given under my hand and seal on 20.04.2021.
MANDIP SINGH BRAR, I.A.S., District Magistrate-cum-Chairperson, District Disaster Management Authority, U.T., Chandigarh.
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