DM South Andaman Relaxes Timings and Measures for Non-Essential Businesses
Port Blair, June 14: The District Magistrate, South Andaman in an Order No. 745 dated 13th June 2021 issued has declared that the on-going lockdown in South Andaman District will be extended for one more week w.e.f. 15thJune 2021. Lockdown will be effective till 21st June 2021.
Meanwhile, the Order indicates some relaxations in timings and to allow non-essential businesses for three days in a week.
Highlights:
Movement Timing increased from 6.00 am – 8.00 am to 6.00 am – 10 am
Godowns and allied establishments permitted to operate beyond 10.00 am till 6.00 pm for non-business purposes
Persons involved in distribution of milk shall be permitted till 6.00 pm
No constructional activities shall be permitted
Movement of persons involved with Hotels/Restaurants and Mess for home delivery of food allowed between 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Shops dealing with non-essential items allowed to open on Saturday, Sunday and Monday between 6.00 am to 10.00 am
Commercial vehicles such as Autos and Taxis shall be permitted to ply between 6.00 am to 10.00 am only with maximum two passengers.
The Order Number 745 Reads:
In order to place stricter measures of isolation and social distancing in the South Andaman District to control the surge in the cases of COVID-19 and also to prevent any disturbance to the peace and tranquillity, the District Magistrate, South Andaman, Shri Suneel Anchipaka IAS has ordered extension of the present lockdown from 14th June 2021 to 21st June 2021.
Accordingly, lockdown to be imposed in the entire District of South Andaman with effect from 15.06.2021.
Shops selling essential items such as Provision Stores, Vegetable shops, shops dealing with food, groceries, fruits, dairy and milk booth/shop, meat and fish, animal feed/fodder, bakeries shall be allowed to open between 6:00 am to 10:00 am by observing COVID appropriate behaviors. It shall be the sole responsibility of the owner/In-Charge of the shop/business establishment to ensure its compliance, failing which he shall be liable to be fined to the tune of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty Five Thousand Only) in addition to sealing of the shop/establishment for a period of 14 days by the Executive Magistrate.
No movement of men and material other than the time fixed for opening of shops between 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM shall be allowed.
Persons engaged for essential activities for movement of goods on Andaman Trunk Road, loading and unloading of essential cargo shall be allowed on production of valid movement passes issued by the Office of the District Magistrate.
Travel of persons after 10.00 am shall be allowed to proceed to their destinations at mainland on production of valid travel documents. However, the person (one person) who intend to pick/ drop after 10.00 am should apply for e-pass well in advance with supporting documents and the same shall be issued by the Office of District Magistrate on case to case basis.
Movement of officers/officials involved in providing essential services such as District Administration, Police, CISF, Health Services, ICMR, PBMC, Home Guards, Civil Defence, Fire and emergency services, Defence personnel on duty after 10.00 am shall be permitted on production of valid Identity Cards issued by their concerned departments.
Movement of bare minimum number of Officers/Officials involved in providing services such as Pay & Accounts, Shipping Services, Forest, Banking, Electricity, Water Supply & Sanitation in Rural Areas, Disaster Management, Port services and related services, Telecommunication shall be allowed after 10.00 am on production of valid movement passes issued by the Office of District Magistrate. The concerned department should also ensure that such officials are called on for duties on alternate days to maintain COVID appropriate behavior at workplaces.
Persons going for COVID vaccination after 10.00 am shall be permitted subject to production of acknowledgment slip/SMS.
Movement of personnel involved in providing Broadcasting, all print and electronic media persons after 10.00 am shall be allowed on production of valid movement passes issued by the Office of District Magistrate.
Movement of bare minimum personnel involved Private Security Services, Cable services, Internet service providers, POL Outlets, LPG Stores/Godown, ATMs, e-commerce activities, Cold Storages and warehouses shall be allowed till 6.00 pm on production of e-passes already issued to such persons by the Office of the District Magistrate. The concerned organization should also ensure that such officials are called on for duties on alternate days to maintain COVID appropriate behavior at workplaces.
All POL outlets shall be opened from 06.00 AM to 01.00 PM.
Movement of bare minimum private medical personnel such as Doctors, nursing staff, paramedics etc. attached with diagnostic centres and clinics, veterinary clinics shall be allowed after 10.00 am on production of e-passes already issued by the Office of District Magistrate.
Movement of persons from containment zones shall be strictly restricted and shall only be permitted on case to case basis upon approval from the Office of District Magistrate.
Godowns and allied establishments shall be permitted to operate beyond 10.00 am till 6.00 pm for non-business purposes and shall not cater to any customers. Only internal operations, receiving/ dispatching of stocks etc. shall be permitted. Establishments violating this provision shall be liable for fine of Rs. 50,000/-.
Port Services will continue to operate will continue to operate as usual and both essential and non-essential cargo can be moved in and out of port, as per requirement for loading/ unloading/ clearing of cargo and the same shall be permitted till 6.00 pm only.
Persons involved in distribution of milk shall be permitted till 6.00 pm on production of e-passes already issued/ to be issued by the Office of the District Magistrate.
No constructional activities shall be permitted, however construction activities of national importance and strategic projects shall be permitted with the permission of the District Magistrate.
Movement of persons involved with Hotels/Restaurants and Mess to be certified by the firm/organisation for home delivery of food shall be allowed between 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM on production of valid e-passes already issued by the Office of District Magistrate.
Shops dealing with non-essential items shall be allowed to open on Saturday, Sunday and Monday between 6.00 am to 10.00 am by observing COVID appropriate behaviour.
Commercial vehicles such as Autos and Taxis shall be permitted to ply between 6.00 am to 10.00 am only with maximum two passengers.
e-pass for emergency movement during restricted timings may be submitted online on https://epass.andaman.gov.in. The applicants/organizations submitting applications for e-pass should invariably submit valid and clear supporting documents, failing which the application will be summarily rejected.
Any disobedience of the above orders shall invite penal action u/s 188 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 and the relevant provisions of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 against the violator(s) and fine shall also be imposed as per Order issued by this office from time to time.
This order shall come into effect from 15th June 2021 and shall remain in force till 21st June 2021.